A proposed sale of Israeli weapons including drones to Ukraine has been blocked for fear of antagonizing Russia, according to Israeli news reportson Monday.
A Ukrainian delegation had visited Israel with a view to acquiring militaryhardware including drones to use against pro-Russian separatists, saidthe report on Channel Two television.
It was not reported when the visit took place, or when the decision to turn down the request was taken.
According to the report, the Defense Ministry had given the green light for the sale of pilotless aircraft produced by the company Aeronautics to Ukraine, but the foreign ministry then vetoed the sale .... http://www.israelnationalnews.com
