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News and updates about Ukraine

Holocaust Memorial Day:

Survivor refugees from Ukraine express gratitude for Israel

Holocaust survivor Yosif Hitrik moved to Israel from Ukraine after the war broke out with the assistance of the IFCJ.

Survivor refugees from Ukraine express gratitude for Israel

US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘transnational criminal org’

US Treasury to impose additional sanctions on mercenary group operating in Ukraine, along with its international network.

US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘transnational criminal org’

US to provide Ukraine with armored vehicles, but not with tanks

US finalizing a package of military aid for Ukraine which is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion, sources say.

US to provide Ukraine with armored vehicles, but not with tanks

Zelenskyy: Putin is probably dead

Ukrainian leader speculates about likelihood Russian president has died.

Zelenskyy: Putin is probably dead

Ukraine Helicopter Disaster:

Rabbi recalls Ukrainian minister's close ties with Kyiv Jews

Chief Chabad emissary eulogizes Ukrainian minister killed in helicopter crash, lauding his strong relationship with local Jewish community.

Rabbi recalls Ukrainian minister's close ties with Kyiv Jews

Ukrainian minister dead as helicopter crashes into day care

Senior Ukrainian minister and his deputy killed in helicopter crash at day care center near Kyiv.

Ukrainian minister dead as helicopter crashes into day care

Watch: Footage of immediate aftermath of fatal helicopter crash

Footage of the minutes following today's crash in which Ukraine's interior minister and other senior officials were killed.

Watch: Footage of immediate aftermath of fatal helicopter crash

The rescue of Kyiv's elderly Jews

Dozens of elderly people rescued by JCC Chabad in Kyiv and transferred to Lodz, Poland to escape war.

The rescue of Kyiv's elderly Jews

This year’s Jewish Nobel goes to Jewish activists aiding Ukraine

The Genesis Prize has been awarded this year to a nameless group whose work is ongoing: Jewish activists in war-ravaged Ukraine.

This year’s Jewish Nobel goes to Jewish activists aiding Ukraine

FM to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi:

'We will increase the humanitarian aid'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, who says: "I have found a true friend of our Jewish community."

'We will increase the humanitarian aid'

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

California gallery removes piece by YouTube conspiracy theorist

B’nai Brith praises gallery for removing artwork by ex-radio host with ‘history of antisemitic conspiracy theories and rants.’

California gallery removes piece by YouTube conspiracy theorist

Operation Miriam:

Montreal Jewish community hosting 125 Ukrainian female students

Operation Miriam to bring young women from Ukraine to Montreal to study at Chabad seminary.

Montreal Jewish community hosting 125 Ukrainian female students

Ex-Chief Rabbi of Moscow:

Jews will be scapegoats for failure of Ukraine war

Exiled chief rabbi urges Jews to leave Russia before they are blamed for social hardships caused by Ukraine war.

Jews will be scapegoats for failure of Ukraine war

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

Ukrainian Pres. predicates vote with Israel at the UN on Israel giving Ukraine military supplies.

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

Report:

US working to stop Iran's ability to deliver drones to Russia

Sources tell New York Times US is trying to choke off Iran’s ability to manufacture drones for Russia to use in the war in Ukraine.

US working to stop Iran's ability to deliver drones to Russia

Russia launches largest strikes against Ukraine in weeks

Kyiv and other critical regions of Ukraine hit with barrage of explosive drones and missiles.

Russia launches largest strikes against Ukraine in weeks

Russian foreign minister warns US against assassinating Putin

Sergey Lavrov claims US planning 'decapitation strike' to take out Putin, describes 'consequences of such plans.'

Russian foreign minister warns US against assassinating Putin

Russian FM:

If Ukraine does not demilitarize, Russia will ‘solve the issue’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns Ukraine and the West that if it doesn't demilitarize, Russia will escalate the war.

If Ukraine does not demilitarize, Russia will ‘solve the issue’

Ukrainian drone shot down above Russian airbase

Drone crashes nearly 400 miles inside Russian territory after being shot at.

Ukrainian drone shot down above Russian airbase

Putin:

'Russia is ready for talks to end Ukraine war'

Russian President says his country is “prepared to negotiate some acceptable outcomes” to end fighting.

'Russia is ready for talks to end Ukraine war'

White House: North Korea sent rockets and missiles to Russia

Biden administration warns that North Korea may be sending additional military weapons to Russian mercenary group in Ukraine.

White House: North Korea sent rockets and missiles to Russia

Kyiv attacked by over 30 ‘kamikaze drones’

Ukrainian capital targeted by drones attacking critical infrastructure.

Kyiv attacked by over 30 ‘kamikaze drones’

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA after it refused to show video message from Zelenskyy before World Cup final.

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

'They won't break us':

Ukraine's Jews use generators to light the menorah

Over the past few days, large menorahs were placed in public places and outside synagogues across the war-torn country.

Ukraine's Jews use generators to light the menorah

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message at World Cup

CNN reports: Request by Ukrainian President to share message of world peace prior to kickoff at World Cup final has been rebuffed by FIFA.

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message at World Cup

US to double number of Ukrainian troops being trained

Program will see US Army training increasing number of Ukrainian soldiers in high level battle tactics at base in Germany.

US to double number of Ukrainian troops being trained

Russian attack leave Kherson without power as temps plummet

Targeting of key infrastructure kills two and leaves city without power as freezing winter weather causes severe hardship for residents.

Russian attack leave Kherson without power as temps plummet

Ukraine prisoner exchange with Russia frees US citizen

American national arrested in Donetsk in June accused by Russia of taking part in anti-Russian protests.

Ukraine prisoner exchange with Russia frees US citizen

Russian envoy:

'Claims of our ties with Iran are a fairytale'

Russia's first deputy representative to the United Nations rejects claims his country provided Iran with drones for use in Ukraine.

'Claims of our ties with Iran are a fairytale'

Russian deserter:

Unit accused of war crimes are 'maniacs who enjoy killing'

Nikita Chibrin, who fled notorious Russian military unit, accuses fellow soldiers of killing civilians, rapes and looting.

Unit accused of war crimes are 'maniacs who enjoy killing'

Zelenskyy calls for G7 global peace summit

Ukrainian leader urges Group of Seven countries to hold peace conference with goal of implementing Kyiv's 10-point peace plan.

Zelenskyy calls for G7 global peace summit

Israeli officials:

Iran wants to limit range of missiles it will provide to Russia

Iran reportedly fears international backlash, wants to limit the range of the missiles it plans to provide Russia.

Iran wants to limit range of missiles it will provide to Russia

US to provide Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

Missile system will be able to safeguard against Russian ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drone attacks.

US to provide Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

Hanukkah in wartime

The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

Ukrainian rabbi: 'We launched a campaign to explain that the message of the menorah is to fight the darkness with light.'

The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

Russia jails prominent opposition critic for 8 years

Anti-Kremlin activist sentenced for reporting on hundreds of deaths in town near Kyiv.

Russia jails prominent opposition critic for 8 years

Officials:

Russia again looking to Iran for drones and missiles

Officials say that Moscow is looking to Iran to resupply the Russian military with drones and surface-to-surface missiles for Ukraine war.

Russia again looking to Iran for drones and missiles

Rocket discovered in Moldova, 2 miles from Ukrainian border

Missile from Ukraine war found for first time in neighboring Moldova.

Rocket discovered in Moldova, 2 miles from Ukrainian border

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

The sanctions target a technology company that developed components of drones.

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

Bloody envelopes with ‘animal eyes’ sent to Ukrainian embassies

Packages containing animal remains and other suspicious items sent to Ukrainian embassies and consulates across Europe.

Bloody envelopes with ‘animal eyes’ sent to Ukrainian embassies

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine:

Israel must support Ukraine, Iran and Russia are now partners

Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Moshe Asman says situation is Ukraine is a humanitarian catastrophe, calls for Israel to provide defensive weapons.

Israel must support Ukraine, Iran and Russia are now partners

Explosion at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, Spain

Embassy employee hurt in explosion.

Explosion at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, Spain

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

NATO chief says Finland and Sweden will soon join alliance and paves the way for Ukraine to join in the future.

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

Secret Ukrainian military delegation visits Israel

Delegation includes a very high ranking official in the Ukrainian military, visit related to warning systems Israel has promised to give.

Secret Ukrainian military delegation visits Israel

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russian terrorists are planning new strikes'

Ukrainian President calls on defense forces and citizens to be prepared for new Russian missile attacks.

'Russian terrorists are planning new strikes'

Ukrainian doctors perform heart surgery on child in darkness

Operation goes forward after Russian missiles lead to power outage in Kyiv hospital.

Ukrainian doctors perform heart surgery on child in darkness

Merkel on Ukraine war: ‘I didn't have the power to get my way’

Ex-German chancellor regrets not being able to convince Putin not to invade Ukraine but says she was considered a lame duck at that point.

Merkel on Ukraine war: ‘I didn't have the power to get my way’

Zelenskyy:

'We cannot be hostage to one international terrorist'

Ukrainian President calls for "firm reaction" to Russian air strikes targeting vital infrastructure.

'We cannot be hostage to one international terrorist'

Ukrainian infant killed after rocket hits maternity hospital

Russian strike destroys hospital in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring multiple doctors.

Ukrainian infant killed after rocket hits maternity hospital

Ukraine to study video showing surrendering Russians being shot

Footage circulating on Russian social media appears to show Ukrainian troops firing on surrendering Russian soldiers.

Ukraine to study video showing surrendering Russians being shot

Report:

Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Officials say Moscow has quietly reached an agreement with Tehran to begin manufacturing hundreds of unmanned weaponized aircraft.

Iran to begin manufacturing weaponized drones for Russia

Dutch court:

Russian missile downed Malaysian Airlines plane in 2014

Two Russians and pro-Russian Ukrainian given life sentences in deaths of 298 people on board Malaysian Airlines flight that crashed in 2014.

Russian missile downed Malaysian Airlines plane in 2014

Zelenskyy:

'Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems'

Ukrainian President claims PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu promised to consider his request to receive an air defense system.

'Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems'

Polish President:

'No conclusive evidence as to who launched missile'

Comments come after Polish Foreign Ministry confirmed missile that caused explosion near Ukraine border was fired by Russia.

'No conclusive evidence as to who launched missile'

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force and company making drones provided to Russia also sanctioned.

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Poland putting some military units on a heightened state of readiness after missiles reportedly fired by Russia land in the country.

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

No criminal charges against Giuliani in Ukraine probe

Prosecutors say Rudy Giuliani will not face criminal charges in investigation into his dealings with Ukraine.

No criminal charges against Giuliani in Ukraine probe

Zelenskyy takes direct aim at Russia during ‘G19’ appearance

Ukrainian leader addresses G20 conference in Bali, rebuking Russia and calling for steps to end conflict.

Zelenskyy takes direct aim at Russia during ‘G19’ appearance

Zelenskyy:

'Russia committed more than 400 war crimes in Kherson'

Ukrainian President says Russian soldiers committed hundreds of war crimes in Kherson, from which they withdrew late last week.

'Russia committed more than 400 war crimes in Kherson'

Wives of Russian soldiers storming front line in protest

Military wives protest in Russian border town, demanding officials bring their husbands back after their unit came under heavy fire.

Wives of Russian soldiers storming front line in protest