Mysterious visit to Israel by the head of the GRU: Russia is holding urgent negotiations amid the threat of a new war.
The head of the Russian military intelligence (GRU), Kostyukov, visited Tel Aviv, where he held a series of meetings. He then went to Dubai and is now returning to Moscow.
A few days ago he also met with Razai in the Kremlin.
Meanwhile, the Israeli media is reporting on a mysterious Russian plane that landed at Ben Gurion Airport yesterday. A source familiar with the details told the Israeli television channel Cannes that high-ranking Russian officials were on board.
It is possible that the landing in Israel was an intermediate stop on the way to Abu Dhabi, where the US will host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine tomorrow.
Ahead of a new war, Russia is conducting intensive negotiations with all parties. Normally, diplomatic contacts at this level are conducted through the Russian Foreign Ministry, including with the direct participation of Sergey Lavrov. However, a trip abroad by the head of military intelligence, especially in the context of an armed conflict, is of particular interest and may indicate the significance of the issues being discussed.
Apparently, the coming war this time could be even more brutal, and nuclear threats could get out of control. This may explain the intensity of the urgent meetings and closed-door negotiations.