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."

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

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

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.’

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.

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.

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

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

Russia launches largest strikes against Ukraine in weeks

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

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.

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 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.

Ukrainian drone shot down above Russian airbase

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

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.

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.

Kyiv attacked by over 30 ‘kamikaze drones’

Ukrainian capital targeted by drones attacking critical infrastructure.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Russia jails prominent opposition critic for 8 years

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

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.

Rocket discovered in Moldova, 2 miles from Ukrainian border

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

Canada sanctions Iran over supply of drones to Russia

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

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.

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.

Explosion at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid, Spain

Embassy employee hurt in explosion.

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.

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.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russian terrorists are planning new strikes'

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

Ukrainian doctors perform heart surgery on child in darkness

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

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.

Zelenskyy:

'We cannot be hostage to one international terrorist'

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

Ukrainian infant killed after rocket hits maternity hospital

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

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

No criminal charges against Giuliani in Ukraine probe

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

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.

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.

'Today is a historic day'

Ukrainian forces retake Kherson after Russian withdrawal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says special units are already in the southern city following Russia's withdrawal.

Zelenskyy:

'Iran is still downplaying its supplies of drones to Russia'

After Iran admits it supplied Russia with drones to use in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says Iran isn't telling the whole truth.

Russia sending jets with “Killjoy” ballistic missiles to Belarus

UK Defense Ministry reveals Russian deploying ballistic “Killjoy” missile equipped MiG-31s to Belarus.

US top diplomat visits Kyiv:

‘Unwavering and enduring US support for Ukraine’

Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried visits Kyiv to underscore continued American support for Ukraine.

Ukrainian energy company warns of severe power outages

Energy company in dire need of new equipment to fix power grid predicts country will soon face lengthy power outages.

Far left Democrats turn on Ukraine support, then prevaricate

Isolationism  — led by ignorant adherents on both fringes — is naïve, not in America's best interests, and anathema to history. Op-ed

IAEA to conduct probe into claims of Ukrainian 'dirty bombs'

UN's nuclear watchdog will carry out independent verification of Russian allegations concerning production of “dirty bombs” in Ukraine.

Ukraine: What comes first, sovereignty or self-determination?

That’s a good question, perhaps the ultimate question. Op-ed.

Zelenskyy:

'There's a positive trend in relations with Israel'

Ukrainian President says his country and Israel shared intelligence about Iranian drones being used by Russia: I see us moving forward.