Ukraine

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.

Ukrainian PM says Kyiv rabbi 'helps unity of Ukraine'

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmehal wishes Rabbi Yonatan Markowitz, thanks him for staying in Kyiv during the war.

US official:

'No indication that Russia has decided to use dirty bomb'

US military official: The Ukrainians are not building a dirty bomb, nor do we have indications that the Russians are planning to use one.

Ukrainian soccer chief: Iran should be banned from World Cup

Head of Shakhtar Donetsk club urges Iran to be banned and for Ukraine to take its place in World Cup.

Zelenskyy blames Israel for Russia-Iran alliance

Ukrainian President tells Israeli audience Russia providing Iran with support for its nuclear program in exchange for weapons.

Israel, Ukraine agree to develop early warning system

Gantz speaks with Ukrainian DM, ruling out weapons transfers, but charting path towards aiding Ukraine in building early warning system.

Fake news:

Russian sites claim INN behind anti-Ukrainian propaganda video

Russia-based media sites falsely attribute anti-Ukrainian propaganda cartoon to Israel National News.

Russia claims:

'Ukraine planning to use dirty bomb'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister rejects the claim as a "disinformation campaign".

White House:

'Iranians are supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine'

National Security Council spokesman confirms Iran sent personnel to assist Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.

PM Lapid speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister

Lapid affirms Israel's support for Ukraine, expresses concern over Russian use of Iranian drone aircraft.

Russia warns UN:

'Don't probe drone strikes in Ukraine'

Russian envoy warns against any UN probe of his country's alleged use of Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.

Gantz to European Union:

'No Israeli arms sales to Ukraine'

Seeking middle ground on aid to Ukraine, Gantz comes out against weapons sales, but says Israel may offer early warning system.

US officials:

'Iran sent drone trainers to help Russia'

Officials confirm that Iran has sent trainers to Ukraine to help Russians overcome problems with drones they purchased from Tehran.

After Iranian drone strikes:

Ukraine to formally ask Israel for military aid

Ukrainian Foreign Min. Dmytro Kuleba says country to ask Israel for air defense systems after former Russian pres. warns against such aid.

Report:

IRGC members trained Russian troops in Ukraine

Report says Russian forces may have brought members of IRGC to Ukraine to help train Russian troops on use of Iranian drones.

Putin:

'No need for massive new strikes on Ukraine'

Days after missile strikes on Kyiv, Russian President says his country is not looking to destroy Ukraine.

UN condemns Russia's annexation of areas in Ukraine

143 countries, including Israel, vote in favor of the resolution. Four countries vote against.

At least 10 killed in Russian missile attacks on Ukranian cities

Russia launches 83 missiles at Ukraine in retaliation for bombing of bridge in Crimea.

Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023

British city to host the contest instead of Ukraine, which won last year but cannot host due to safety and security reasons.

Nobel Peace Prize goes to activists from Ukraine and Russia

Groups from Ukraine and Russia along with jailed Belarusian civic activist win 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

In this Ukrainian city, a synagogue has run out of space

Across Ukraine, a somber High Holiday season captures how war has ravaged a growing Jewish community.

Iranian drones used in Russian attack on town southwest of Kyiv

One injured in attack using Iranian-made drones in the Ukrainian town of Bila Tserkva.

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.

US official:

'No sign of imminent use of nuclear weapons by Putin'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: We take Putin's threats seriously but don't see indications of use of nuclear weapons right now.

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

In response to annexation, Zelenskyy submits 'accelerated' application for Ukraine to join NATO.

Ahead of annexation:

Putin recognizes independence of two Ukrainian regions

Russian President signs decrees paving the way for Kherson and Zaporizhzhia to be formally annexed into Russia.

Russia to annex occupied parts of Ukraine tomorrow

Spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says formal order annexing 4 occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia to be signed tomorrow.

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Hasidim face longer lines as they return from Uman

Locals' vehicles allowed to cross border immediately, while Jews' vehicles are held up for over 10 hours.

My grandparents’ greatest gift was their history

They believed in both their history and destiny as Jews. Loss of personal and collective Jewish identity in the USA pained them. Op-ed.

Former Russian President:

'Putin's threat of nuclear weapons is not a bluff'

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia has the right to defend itself if pushed.

Zelenskyy:

'Russian referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine are a farce'

Ukrainian President stresses Ukraine would defend its people still living under occupation.

Is Russia trying to hit Jews?

Attack drones launched over Uman amid Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

According to Ukrainian media Russia launched several Iranian-made attack drones over the city while Jews celebrated the holiday

Israel does not recognize Russian referendums in Ukraine

Foreng Ministry issues statement supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity as Moscow claims overwhelming support for annexation.

Israel to treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers

20 Ukrainian soldiers who were wounded during fighting against Russia will be treated at Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

Antisemitic cartoon played on train to Uman

Thousands of hasidim defy warnings to stay away from Uman this year due to ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

"An unfriendly act"

Ukraine downgrades ties with Iran over drones to Russia

The move comes hours after Ukraine said it downed four Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles.

Zelenskyy:

'Israel provided us with nothing'

Ukrainian President says he is "shocked" that Israel did not provide his country with advanced weapons during war with Russia.

Zelenskyy to UN:

'We want just punishment for Russia's crime'

Ukrainian President proposes five-point plan to establish peace, rules out any other peace proposal.

Separatists in Ukraine’s Kherson region to vote on joining Russia

Kherson announces referendum on joining Russia as other Russian-controlled breakaway regions announce similar votes.