The classified Pentagon and US intelligence documents that were recently leaked and appeared on the Internet sketch out potential scenarios in which Israel would supply Ukraine with lethal weapons, CNN reported.
According to the media outlet, one of the documents, titled "Israel: Pathways to Providing Lethal Aid to Ukraine," says that the Jewish state "likely will consider providing lethal aid under increased US pressure or a perceived degradation" in its relationship with Russia.
NBC News, in turn, specified that a February 28 document assessed hypothetical situations that might drive Israel to provide military aid to Ukraine, as well as the types of weapons that could make up such deliveries to Kiev. The so-called Turkish model is regarded as the most likely scenario, wherein Israel "sells lethal defense systems or provides them through third-party entities," while openly advocating for peace and "offering to host mediation efforts." Under an alternative scenario, Moscow’s support for Iran and Syria may prompt Israel to provide Ukraine with lethal aid.
Earlier, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated that the US Department of Defense "continues to review and assess the validity of the photographed documents that are circulating on social media sites." According to her, "an interagency effort has been stood up, focused on assessing the impact these photographed documents could have on US national security and on our Allies and partners."
According to Reuters, the leaked documents may have been doctored. They concern plans by the US and NATO to prepare the Ukrainian armed forces for a counteroffensive. Numerous files revealing information about weapons supply schedules and the number of troops were posted, particularly to Twitter and Telegram. The news agency points out that this could be the biggest leak since over 700,000 files, videos and diplomatic cables appeared on the Wikileaks website in 2013.
[TASS]
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