Ukraine

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.

Ukraine: Flier threatening 2nd Holocaust posted on monument

Vandals post neo-Nazi flyer with swastikas, warnings of second Holocaust, onto Holocaust monument covered with graffiti.

Ukraine chief rabbi denies honoring alleged Nazi collaborators

Ukraine's Rabbi Bleich says he only attended ceremony for Jewish Holocaust victims.

Ukraine and Israel prepare for Uman pilgrimage

Israeli consulate hosts meeting of Israeli, Ukrainian, agencies in preparation for annual pilgrimage to Uman.

Netanyahu's visit to Ukraine inspires Jew to be circumcised

Read the story of the Ukrainian Jew who was so moved by Netanyahu's visit, he underwent circumcision and named himself after Yoni Netanyahu.

Netanyahu meets leaders of Ukraine Jewish community

'Ukraine has been one of the water wells of Judaism for centuries despite pogroms, slaughter at Babi Yar.'

Ukraine President to push for allowing synagogue construction

Jewish leaders meet Ukrainian President Zelensky, thank him for 'fighting corruption and helping the Jewish community.'

PM and wife join Ukraine Pres in Babi Yar ceremony

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara, with Ukraine Pres. Zelensky, attend memorial ceremony for Ukrainian Jews murdered at Babi Yar during WWII.

PM Netanyahu holds private meeting with Ukraine Pres. Zelensky

PM Netanyahu lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, meets with Ukraine Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky.

Sara Netanyahu demanded to enter plane cockpit

Report: PM's wife claimed the captain on the flight to Ukraine did not greet her, sought to talk to him. PM's office: A distorted report.

Netanyahu: 'If necessary, we will begin a war in Gaza'

PM Netanyahu boards flight to Ukraine, promises to begin widescale operation in Gaza if situation demands it.

Suspected online dope-dealer back in Israel after extradition

Telegrass founder Amos Dov Silver appears in court in central Israel.

Telegrass founder recaptured, extradited to Israel

Founder of large dope ring lands in Israel for prosecution after escaping police in Ukraine, being recaptured and extradited.

Ukraine nabs fugitive suspected Israeli online dope dealer

Telegrass founder Amos Dov Silver nabbed two days after fleeing police.

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Telegrass founder flees from police hours before extradition

Amos Dov Silver, the Israeli founder of a huge dope ring, manages to escape the Ukrainian police while awaiting extradition.

Report: Netanyahu will try to mediate between Russia and Ukraine

Netanyahu scheduled to visit Ukraine in what some in Russian media say is a US-led push for peace between the two Slavic nations.

Memorial tombstone for Ukrainian Jewish community unveiled

Rabbinical Center of Europe unveils memorial tombstone on a mass grave of the Jewish community of the City of Sadigora in Ukraine.

Interior Minister working to reduce obstacles to Ukraine travel

Interior Min. Deri meets Ukraine ambassador to discuss entry procedures, reduce obstacles.

Why did a Ukrainian MP distribute chocolate in Kfar Chabad?

Read the moving story behind MP Georgiy Logvinsky's distribution of chocolate bars to the children of Kfar Chabad.

Ukraine synagogue gets first post-Holocaust Torah scroll

Ukraine synagogue where Menachem Begin got married gets its first Torah scroll since World War II.

Ukraine court nullifies naming of streets for Nazi collaborators

Ukrainian court nullifies naming of Kiev streets for Nazi collaborators, mayor promises to appeal ruling.

Ukraine plans construction atop Holocaust-era mass graves

Israel, Jewish community leaders protest planned building on mass graves of Holocaust victims.

Ukraine historian: Poland and Israel parrot Russian propaganda

Ukraine state historian says Polish, Israel, ambassadors' protest of support for Ukraine Insurgent Army 'repetition of Russian propaganda.'

Ukrainian nationalists set off smoke grenades near Jewish center

Nationalists protesting outside of Jewish community center in Ukraine set off smoke grenades near the building.

Kiev synagogue evacuated following bomb threat

Jewish community in Ukranian capital receives message Brodsky synagogue would be destroyed within 24 hours.

Ukrainian lawmakers want embassy moved to Jerusalem

Nearly one-fifth of Ukraine parliament members co-sign resolution calling for relocation of country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

New president of Ukraine: We must defend our land like Israelis

Jewish actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky says as he is sworn that his nation must defend their land like Israelis.

Last laugh: Ukraine comedian who became president

Ukrainian Jewish actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky to be sworn in as president Monday, after defeating incumbent Petro Poroshenko.

'Ukraine is on the right path,' chief rabbi says

Five years after the Ukrainian revolution, Jews there say it was a mixed blessing.

Two historic former synagogues destroyed in Poland and Ukraine

Synagogue built in 1500s in Ukraine and century-old buildings formerly used as synagogue in Poland demolished.

Ukrainian Jews disagree on anti-Semitism

Poll of Ukrainian Jews shows deep divisions on the issue of anti-Semitism.

US envoy stunned by absence of anti-Semitism in Ukraine election

Anti-Semitism played no role in Ukrainian election which featured Jewish candidate, says Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Jewish actor elected Ukrainian president, exit polls show

41-year-old Jewish actor-comedian projected to win presidential election, unseating incumbent president, Petro Poroshenko by 3-to-1.

Jewish comedian on track to become president of the Ukraine

41-year-old Volodymyr Zelensky, a Ukrainian Jewish actor, in the lead for April 21st run-off vote in presidential election.

Jewish comedian gets top votes in Ukrainian election

Exit polls show Volodymyr Zelensky with 30.4 percent of the vote in the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election.

Breslov threatens to drop support for haredi parties

Breslov hasidim demand representatives end detention of Israelis visiting Ukraine. 'We won't vote for haredi parties if problem continues.'

Ukraine: Mass grave of Holocaust victims desecrated - again

Grave diggers suspected of desecrating killing pit of 2,500 Jewish Holocaust victims, looking for gold amid the remains.

Ukraine will not participate in this year's Eurovision

Ukrainian broadcaster pulls out of international song contest in Tel Aviv after singer refuses demand to boycott Russia.

Ukrainian shopping mall features huge swastika on staircase

Large swastika displayed at Horodok shopping mall on street named for Nazi collaborator who murdered thousands of Jews.