Israel's foreign minister visits Ukraine, pledges financial aid

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said his country would provide financial aid to Ukraine. Cohen is the first senior Israeli official to visit Ukraine since the war with Russia began.

But he gave no specifics on when that system might be delivered, made no mention of Russia and did not appear to respond to Ukrainian appeals for Israel to provide offensive weaponry.

"Israel, as stated in the past, stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and remains committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," Cohen said.

The visit came just before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion and as Western nations seek to increase aid to the country.