Ukraine

Iran agrees to compensate families of victims on downed plane

Sweden says Iran has agreed to compensate the families of victims who were killed when a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces.

Wife of Ukrainian President tests positive for COVID-19

Wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, says she tested positive for COVID-19. The President and his two children tested negative.

Ukrainian president: Israel a model in coronavirus fight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Netanyahu to congratulate him on formation of new government.

Ukrainian officer who demanded lists of Jews fired

Ukraine minister fires senior police officer who demanded list of Kolomyya's Jews.

Ukrainian police official requests list of local Jews

Senior Ukrainian police official requests list of Jewish reisdents of Kolomyya, including their addresses and cell phone numbers.

Putin must ditch Assad, Iran and Maduro ASAP

Before Iran becomes the enemy on his southern border, Putin must let Israel and the US make up for his mistakes in Syria. Op-ed.

New Holocaust memorial project ignites controversy

A ‘Holocaust Disneyland?’ Historians say a controversial film director wants to turn a Ukrainian museum into one.

Recognize Ukrainian priest as Righteous Among the Nations?

A Ukrainian priest who saved Jews during the Holocaust has never been honored by Yad Vashem. New research could change that.

Despite coronavirus: Jews from Ukraine will make Aliyah

Despite the restrictions on flights and the curfew, nine new olim from Ukraine will land in Israel on Monday morning.

Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine

19th-century building which serves as a synagogue and a JCC attacked in Kherson, Ukraine.

Drunken man beats up journalist in Ukrainian synagogue

Man breaks into synagogue, beats up congregant in western Ukraine.

Iran to stop providing information on Ukraine Airlines crash

Iran announces end of cooperation with Ukraine authorities on crash investigation, blames decision on leak of secret recording.

Ukrainian shop pulls costumes of hasidic Jews

Shop in Lviv, Ukraine, pulls costumes of hasidic Jews, apologizes for using offensive word. 'No intention to offend Jewish community.'

Senior economist says Ukrainians let Jews ‘dominate’ them

Senior Ukrainian economist claims his country's leaders are secretly serving Israel, pushing "slavery and self-destruction"

Report: Trump tied Ukraine aid freeze to Biden investigations

Former US national security adviser claims in unpublished book that Trump sought to tie Ukraine aid to his requests for Biden investigation.

President Trump talks Lev Parnas, Ukraine transcript

President Donald Trump addresses impeachment charges, Ukraine, Lev Parnas with Fox News' Raymond Arroyo.

Holocaust monument defaced in Ukraine

Monument to victims of the Holocaust found defaced in city of Kryvyi Rih, just over a week before International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'He was aware of all my movements'

Lev Parnas, Ukrainian-American businessman, insists Pres. Trump 'knew what was going on' in Ukraine and was 'aware' of all his movements.

'We must respond sharply and quickly to anti-Semitism'

For the first time, Ukrainian Parliament marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine

Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.

Canadian PM: Ukrainian plane shot down due to 'escalation'

Justin Trudeau says 57 Canadians killed when Iran shot down Ukrainian plane would be alive if not for recent escalations in tensions.

Canadians mourn victims of Ukrainian plane crash

Memorial services held in Toronto and Edmonton honoring passengers who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian jetliner last week.

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Iran in even bigger trouble after downing of Ukrainian plane

ANALYSIS: Anti-regime protests intensify after Iran admits to 'accidentally' downing Ukrainian passenger jet.

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.

Ukraine: Israeli interference is 'counterproductive'

Ukraine tells Israel to stay out of debate about honoring Nazi collaborators.

Iran: Ukrainian plane flew too close to sensitive site

Revolutionary Guards commander says plane was shot down by mistake. Pres. Rouhani: Shootdown was a 'tragedy and unforgivable mistake.'

Iran denies Ukrainian plane was hit by missile

Iran says claims that Ukrainian airliner was hit by a missile are "illogical rumors".

Report: 170 dead after Ukrainian plane crashes in Iran

Iranian media: Boeing 737 belonging to Ukraine International Airlines crashes after take-off due to technical problems.

Ukrainian Jewish student’s dorm vandalized in hate crime

Anti-Semitic etchings found on walls of Jewish student's dorm, bible stolen.

Ukrainian parliament hosts Hanukkah candle lighting

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine: I am proud to stand here today on behalf of the Ukrainian Jewish community.

Ukraine reinstates diplomat fired for anti-Semitism

Ukraine's Jewish community, Israeli ambassador outraged after court forces foreign ministry to reinstate ex-consul fired over anti-Semitism.

Trump was legally obligated to ask Ukraine about Biden

House Intelligence Committee says Trump abused power

Democrats on House Intelligence Committee release report on impeachment inquiry.

Jewish man stabbed at Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman

Man praying near grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in Uman stabbed during Shabbat - by a fellow worshipper.

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister says vandalism of monument to Yiddish author Sholom Aleichem is disgusting and appealing.

Historic former synagogue in Ukraine destroyed in fire

Great Synagogue in Illintsi, built in the 18th century and last used as synagogue before the Nazi invasion, burned to the ground.

Democrats release transcripts from impeachment inquiry

House Democrats release three transcripts from closed-door depositions given as part of Ukraine probe.

How Ukraine’s bloody 2014 revolution affected Jews

Embroiled in conflict both internally and in Russia, Ukraine elected a Jewish man as president.

Ukraine's Burisma lobbied Obama admin to drop probe: Report

Burisma Holdings lobbied for the Obama administration to drop the probe investigating corruption allegations; John Solomon provides insight.

4 Ukrainians sentenced for fatal beating of Chabad Rabbi

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Deitsch was savagely beaten and left unconscious 3 years ago and died six months later.

US abstains from vote on 'overly narrow' anti-Nazism resolution

US, Ukraine alone oppose Russian UN vote condemning honors to Nazis.

Trump: Call recording with Ukrainian President will be released

'If they want it, I’ll give it to them,' Pres. Trump says.

Trump may use 'fireside chat' to read transcript of Ukraine call

Trump says he may take a page from FDR's playbook to prove to the American people he did nothing wrong.

Top Trump adviser resigns before testimony

Tim Morrison, top White House official on National Security Council for Europe, will leave his job.

Ukraine to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Ukraine announces it will open a special office to promote innovation and investment in Jerusalem.

Ukrainian-American businessmen plead not guilty to charges

2 Jewish Giuliani associates plead not guilty to charges tied to Ukraine scandal.

Ukraine's chief rabbi sounds alarm over Jewish tycoon's effigy

Ukraine's Rabbi Azman demands law enforcement agencies 'find and prosecute' those involved in anti-Semitic 'provocation.'

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry resigns

Trump confirms Rick Perry has resigned from his post. Move comes amid criticism over Perry's conduct in Ukraine affair.

Ukrainian-Jewish billionaire’s effigy left in front of synagogue

Life-size effigy of Igor Kolomoisky covered in red paint placed at entrance to synagogue in Kiev on 'Cossack Day.'

Hitler graffiti found near Rabbi Nachman's grave

Graffiti image of Nazi leader found in Uman. Israel's ambassador to Ukraine condemns.

The Left’s campaign to trivialize our leaders and ourselves

Report: Trump pins Ukraine call on Energy Secretary

Trump reportedly said he made phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at urging of Energy Secretary Rick Perry.

Report: US envoys pushed Ukraine to commit to investigations

Sources: Trump’s top envoys to Ukraine helped draft statement that would have committed Ukraine to pursuing investigations against Biden.

Hannity: Democrats working to disenfranchise Trump voters

Fox News commentator: Democrats employing a second round of false collusion narratives with Ukraine.

Pompeo takes questions on Trump-Ukraine call

US Secretary Pompeo: We will not tolerate people on Capitol Hill bullying State Department employees.

Pompeo subpoenaed over Ukraine probe

Chairmen of three House committees subpoena Secretary of State over his failure to produce documents related to Ukraine.

Whistleblower who complained about Trump willing to testify?

Anonymous whistleblower who complained about Trump's conduct tentatively agrees to meet with congressional lawmakers.

Ukrainian President: Nobody pushed me to probe Biden

US, Ukrainian presidents meet in New York, agree nothing untoward in July phone conversation.

Trump releases full transcript of phone call with Ukrainian Pres

White House releases unredacted transcript of phone call at center of impeachment proceedings against the president.

Ukraine establishes commission to promote Jewish life

Ukrainian President establishes commission to fight corruption and promote Jewish life and international investment.