Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military reporter Judah Ari Gross join host Jessica Steinberg.

Berman offers an update on the likelihood of a Russian invasion into Ukraine, as well as Israel's position as a Western ally of Russia in this diplomatic tug-of-war.

He also speaks about the latest in the nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna, and what it means when the term 'breakout time' is discussed with regard to Iran's nuclear readiness.

Gross discusses his trip late last week to Bahrain with defense minister Benny Gantz, where he signed a security memorandum, Israel's second with an Arab nation, and what that actually means in real terms.

Discussed articles include:

Israel said to fear restored Iran deal will leave breakout time of only a few months

Foreign Ministry summons Ukrainian envoy for reprimand over angry Facebook post

Gantz’s Bahrain visit signals to Iran the alliance against it is growing and public

Israel signs security memorandum with Bahrain, its 2nd with an Arab nation

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IMAGE: Defense Minister Benny Gantz (right) and Bahraini Minister of Defense Affairs Abdullah Bin Hassan Al Nuaimi shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Bahraini defense headquarters, on February 3, 2022. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

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