Crimea

Zelenskyy:

'There can be no peace without Crimea'

Ukrainian President says Putin’s response to the recent rebellion was “weak” and he is losing control of his own people.

Putin accuses Ukraine of terrorism after bridge explosion

Russian President says explosion on a key bridge linking Crimea and the Russian mainland was planned by Ukrainian special services.

Ukrainian offensive?

Watch: Russian bridge explodes in purported Ukrainian bombing

CCTV footage shows the moment the bridge linking Crimea to Russia is hit by huge explosion early on Saturday.

Russia praises Musk peace proposal rejected by Ukraine

Tesla CEO's plan for ways to achieve peace in Ukraine soundly rejected by Zelenskyy and majority of Twitter users polled.

Tourist’s photo exposes sensitive Russian military info

Russian man posing on Crimean beach has no idea Russian military vehicles behind him give away position of Moscow's air defense systems.

Russia says explosions at Crimea military site were ‘sabotage’

Explosions at ammunition depot reported to have caused damage to surrounding infrastructure.

What makes Putin pounce

Putin is preictable and is doing exactly what he said he would.He craves respect and if he doesn't get it, fear will do just as well. Op-ed.

Crimea: Remains of synagogue thought to be destroyed found

Construction unearths parts of Crimean synagogue long thought to be destroyed.

How Putin unintentionally proved Kahane's point

Most of the west condemned the Russian annexation of Crimea, but no one was determined enough to do anything to stop it. Op-ed.

Putin makes joke about Jews and money during Crimea visit

Russian president jokes that Crimea is the 'only' place Jews could have financial difficulties.

Security Council to meet over Russia-Ukraine clash

Ambassador Nikki Haley announces emergency meeting of UN Security Council following clash near Crimea.

Jewish student survives Crimea school attack

Jewish student at Crimea college where gunman killed 18 misses attack when he was late for school.

13 dead in Crimea college bombing

Explosion in Crimean college kills at least 13, with reports of shooting on campus.

Belarus town opens synagogue for first time in over a century

Marc Chagall’s Belarus hometown celebrates first synagogue opening in a century.

Trump expects Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says President Trump taking strong stand against Russian occupation of Crimea, actions in Ukraine.

Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil war

As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israeli family of five missing in Crimea

Grandparents and their three children missing since arriving on Wednesday in the Crimean Peninsula.

Ukraine investigates Israeli MK for visiting Crimea

Ukraine threatens to try Shas MK for private meeting with Russian puppet government in Crimea.

Rabbi Azman attempts to ‘put out the fire’

Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Reuven Azman attempts to defuse the situation in light of MK Margi's visit to Crimea.

Ukraine threatens to sanction Israelis doing business in Crimea

Ukrainian Embassy in Israel claims it has proof Israelis are doing business with 'illegal authorities' in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Starving Citizens? Russia Bulldozes Tons of Cheese

'Insane, stupid and vile': ban of Western food as part of Crimea tit-for-tat has steamroller crush 9 tons of cheese, bacon incinerated.

Tit-for-tat?

Should Israel Abandon Neutrality on Ukraine?

Israel continues to consider its options with Russia, but one expert suggests Jerusalem needs to move its rooks and knights carefully.

Putin Calls Crimea Russia's 'Temple Mount'

While slamming western sanctions, Putin says annexed Crimea is sacred to Russians 'as Temple Mount is to Muslims and Jews.'

Despite Offer, Pro-Russian Militants Push Ahead with Referendum

'Civil war has already begun,' a separatist leader explained. 'We just voice what the people want.'

Crimea's Karaites Back the Russians

Sect that splintered from Judaism hopes Russian annexation will give aging community more power over its cemetery and prayer houses.

Protestors Remain in Eastern Ukraine Despite Deal

Pro-Russian separatists insist that deal reached between Russia, West 'does not apply' to them.

Ukraine 'On the Brink of Civil War'?

Armored Ukrainian vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian protestors, raising concerns of an all-out war over regional tensions.

Kiev Threatens Force As Standoffs Continue in Eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian Interior Minister insists that standoffs in three provinces over secession will end in 48 hours - by any means necessary.

Domino Effect? Another Ukrainian Province Demands Independence

Pro-Russian demonstrators storm government buildings in Donetsk, sparking fears of another annexation.

Deposed Ukrainian President Calls for Referendums Country-Wide

Ousted President Viktor Yanukovych calls for vote in every district 'for Russia or for Ukraine.'

General Assembly Says Crimea Referendum is Invalid

UN General Assembly approves a non-binding resolution calling the Crimean referendum to secede from Ukraine invalid.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Fired Over Crimea Crisis

As concerns over other annexations snowball, Kiev chooses to oust military official.

Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks Over Crimea

Moscow, Kiev meet for the first time since Russia invaded Crimea. A lot is on the line, as the contents of the meeting remain unclear.

Ukraine Withdraws Military From Crimea

Interim president orders withdrawal after Russia annexes and conquers nearly all bases in peninsula; concerns of continued aggression.

Romney: Obama 'Naive' in Dealing with Crimean Invasion

Criticism against US's handling of the Crimean invasion grows, as Mitt Romney declares Obama's judgement 'faulty' in broadcast.

US Senator McCain Compares Putin's Actions to Adolf Hitler's

John McCain calls Crimea 'captive nation,' accuses Russian president of lying about further takeovers.

Russian Forces Storm Ukrainian Air Base in Crimea, Killing 1

Military takeover sparks media furor, just 24 hours after Russia annexes the peninsula. Are more takeovers to follow?

Russia Agrees to International Monitors in Ukraine

Russia accepts the deployment of an international monitoring team that will have free access to regions throughout Ukraine.

Ukrainian Jews Face 'Uncertain' Future

Situation for Ukraine's Jewish community tentatively stable, but American Jewish Federations 'not taking chances'.

Ukrainian Far-Right MP Films Assault on Pro-Russian Broadcaster

MP for far-right Svoboda party in hot water after physically forcing TV broadcaster to sign resignation form, posting video online.

Crimea Crisis

Ukrainian Leader Issues Ultimatum After Naval Chief Seized

Pro-Russian gunmen seize control of second Ukrainian military base in Crimea, detain Ukrainian naval chief.

Ukraine PM: Russia Killed Soldier in 'War Crime'

The first person killed in the recent unrest in Crimea is a Ukraine soldier, upping the tension between Ukraine and Russia even further

Heading for a Showdown?

Ukraine Steps Up Defense After Russia Moves to Annex Crimea

Kiev digs trenches, allots billions to defense fund, recruits volunteers as Russia moves to annex Crimea.

Crimea Crisis

Putin Drafts Bill For Annexing Crimea

Russian president thumbs his nose at EU, US sanctions; bill still needs constitutional, parliamentary approval to annex.

Report: Putin to Sanction Top U.S. Senators

Russian President is reportedly planning to sanction American lawmakers in retaliation for similar U.S. sanctions on Russians.

Russia Official Recognizes Sovereign Crimea, Sparking Alarm

Referendum vote leads to official declaration of Crimea as 'independent state' by Moscow. But what does that mean practically?

EU Sanctions Target 21 Ukrainian, Russian Officials

Travel bans, asset freezes imposed after Crimean referendum endorsed joining the Russian Federation.

Obama to Putin: We Won't Recognize Crimea Referendum

Obama warns Putin that the results of the referendum in Crimea will never be recognized, hints at possible sanctions.

Crimea Votes To Be Russian in 'Coerced' Referendum

93% of Crimean voters choose Russian annexation, US doesn't recognize 'rigged' vote given Russian occupation.

Crimea Heats Up Ahead of Referendum Vote

Artillery, propoganda, and rumors pour into Crimea, hours before a crucial vote to decide its Ukrainian or Russian nationality.

Conservatives Slam 'Obama Doctrine' Over Russia, Islamism

National Security Action Summit brings together conservative figures 'snubbed' by traditional 'CPAC' conference.

Crimea Votes to Join Russia

Crimean parliament votes to join Russia, raising the stakes in Russia-Ukraine standoff.

Putin: No Russian Soldiers in Crimea

Heavily armed men who occupied government buildings, surrounded Ukrainian bases are 'local self-defense forces.'

Putin Pulls Troops from Training Near Crimea

16,000 troops in Crimea still stationed there, but Putin pulls new trainees back from Russia-Ukraine border after sanctions threats fly.

Ukraine: Russia Demands Ships Surrender by 5 A.M.

Ukraine said Russia’s Black Sea fleet ordered two of its ships near the port of Sevastopol to surrender. Russia denies this.

Moscow: US 'Blind' to Ukrainian Government's Anti-Semitism

Russian slams US over 'unacceptable' threats about Crimea clashes, cites Kiev opposition's 'rampant Russophobia' and hatred of Jews.

Special Report:

Arutz Sheva's Man on the Ground: Ukraine Situation 'Grim'

Arutz Sheva's correspondent in Kharkov says Russia appears to be preparing for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine.

Crimea Synagogue Vandalized Amid Ukraine Unrest

Swastikas and graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Crimea, local rabbi advises worshippers to stay away from the site,

Ukraine: Military Reserves Called to Defend Against Russia

Reservists called up for urgent training as larger crisis with Russia looms large.

Armed Men Take Over Military Airport in Ukraine's Crimea

Armed men take over the military airport in the Crimea region, as the White House warns Russia not to intervene in Ukraine.