War in the Geography of Origin: Israel’s Policy on the Russia-Ukraine War

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 89 - 116, 30.06.2025

Menderes Kurt

https://doi.org/10.59839/jiees.1694882

Abstract

This study aims to analyze Israel’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war within the context of its geopolitical origins. It seeks to address why Israel—a longstanding ally of the West and the United States—has avoided directly confronting Russia and has refrained from offering military assistance to Ukraine, despite mounting international pressure. Although the global community has openly condemned Russia’s invasion, Israel has neither taken a strong position against Moscow nor aligned itself fully with Western efforts, opting instead to maintain a neutral posture or act as a potential mediator. This research explores the factors that have shaped Israel’s cautious approach, including historical ties, demographic considerations, Russia’s military presence in Syria, Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, and shifts in the global order. The study ultimately aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategic rationale behind Israel’s relative silence and its attempt to balance competing geopolitical interests.

Keywords

Israel , Russia-Ukraine War , Geopolitical Origins , Demography , Syria , Palestine

Köken Coğrafyasında Savaş: İsrail’in Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşı Politikası

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı İsrail’in köken coğrafyasında meydana gelen Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşına dair politikasını ele almaktır. Bu noktada çalışma Batı ve ABD yakın müttefiki olan İsrail’in neden Rusya’yı doğrudan karşısına almadığı, bütün baskılara rağmen neden Ukrayna’ya askeri destek vermekten kaçındığı soruları üzerinden İsrail’in Rusya ve Ukrayna ile ilişkilerinin yapısını ve politikasını açıklamaktadır. Uluslararası toplumun bütün baskılarına ve açık kınamalarına rağmen İsrail, Rusya’nın Ukrayna işgaline üst perdeden tepkisini ortaya koymamış ve savaşa mesafeli durmaya veya arabulucu rolü oynamaya çalışmıştır. Bu minvalde çalışma İsrail’in Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşı veya Rusya’nın Ukrayna işgaline mesafeli ve arabulucu şeklinde kendisini yerleştirme çabalarını tarihsel köken, nüfus/demografi, Rusya’nın Suriye’deki varlığı İsrail’in Filistin’de devam eden işgali ve değişen uluslararası sistem gibi faktörler üzerinden açıklamayı hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

israil , Rusya-Ukrayna Savaşı , Köken , Nüfus , Suriye ve Filistin

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