Ukraine

Senior Putin war official dies in 160-foot fall from high-rise

High ranking official involved in Ukraine war allegedly jumps from 16th floor of building, leaving personal items and documents behind.

Ukrainian Chief Rabbi to INN:

'We waited for Israel to change how it treats Ukraine'

The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, spoke with INN about Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's visit to the country.

With air raid sirens blairing:

Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen toured the Ukrainian church where a mass grave was discovered. 'Many innocent people were killed here.'

First visit since war:

Israeli Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv

During the visit, Minister Eli Cohen will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and local Jewish leaders.

Nazi hunter investigates possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

After 35 years of tracking down Nazis, Eli Rosenbaum sets his sights on Russians accused of war crimes during Ukraine war.

Ukraine urged to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

B'nai Brith calls on Ukraine to join other Eastern European countries in becoming International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance member.

Sources:

Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats, state airline

Sources reveal to The Guardian how Iran smuggled new types of advanced long-range armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

Ukraine foils Russian plot to take over Moldova

Zelenskyy provides Moldovan government with evidence Russia planning to overthrow their nation.

Israel working to arrange meeting with Ukrainian President

According to a report Israel is working on scheduling a meeting between FM Eli Cohen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine:

Two dead after rocket strikes building in Kramatorsk

At least two dead and seven wounded after Russian rocket hits residential building in Kramatorsk, located in region of Donetsk.

Russia threatens to attack Israeli military aid to Ukraine

Moscow warns against other countries giving military aid to Ukraine 1 day after Netanyahu says he is considering such aid.

Boris Johnson:

'Putin threatened me with a missile strike'

In interview with BBC, former British PM says Russian President told him "it would only take a minute" to hurt Johnson with a missile.

Zelenskyy on Holocaust Day: Indifference kills

Ukrainian President: The more nations of the world overcome indifference, the less space there will be in the world for hatred.

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.

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.

Zelenskyy: Putin is probably dead

Ukrainian leader speculates about likelihood Russian president has died.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.