Ukraine

Mine explodes at Ukrainian beach, killing three

Three people killed when landmine goes off at beach in Ukraine's Odessa region.

UN demands end to shelling of Ukraine nuclear power plant

Europe's largest nuclear plant under renewed fire, with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other for the shelling.

McDonald's to return to Ukraine

"Mac is back," declares Ukrainian Foreign Minister after McDonald's announces plans for phased partial reopening of restaurants in Ukraine.

Estonia and Finland call on EU to deny tourist visas to Russians

Estonia and Finland urge European nations to deny tourist visas to Russians.

US to send $1 billion in rockets to Ukraine for counteroffensive

Biden administration announces largest delivery of weapons so far to Kyiv.

Moscow ex-chief rabbi:

‘Keeping quiet about Ukraine war morally wrong’

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says he left Russia because of ‘direct messages’ to support the war.

IAEA warns Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ‘out of control’

Nuclear facility, which has been occupied by Russia since March, still functioning but has had little contact with outside world or IAEA.

Ex-senior Russian official who left Putin gov hospitalized

Former high level Russian official who left post allegedly due to opposition to the Ukraine war suddenly experiences severe illness.

First Ukrainian grain ship leaves Odessa under new deal

Secure Black Sea shipping lane will allow $1 billion in grain to be exported to world markets.

Ukrainian Jews call for arrest of ex-politician for blood libel

Ukrainian Jewish org calls for ex-Kyiv city councilor to be arrested for spreading blood libel in social media post.

Zelenskyy reportedly strips 3 Jewish oligarchs of citizenship

In inexplicable move, Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy strips three of his country's wealthiest Jews - all of them patriotic - of citizenship.

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second largest power plant

Adviser to Zelenskyy says takeover of Vuhlehirsk power plant is a "tiny tactical advantage" for Russia.

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

With support from the UK, other member states and Ukraine, Johnson is rumored to be the top pick to replace NATO's leader this fall.

US to Ukraine:

'Appoint a new top prosecutor'

US urges Ukraine to pick a credible top prosecutor to replace one that was sacked by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Israel publishes travel warning to Ukraine

'Security situation is volatile, presents a real and immediate danger to life,' Foreign Ministry warns.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Our goal in Ukraine is to topple Zelenskyy'

Sergei Lavrov publicly states for the first time that Moscow’s goal in Ukraine is to topple the "unacceptable regime".

Israeli ambassador to Ukraine: 'Don't come to Uman this year'

'Ukraine has not yet reached decision regarding travel to Uman ahead of Jewish New Year,' ambassador says.

Russia to expand Ukraine war behind eastern Donbas region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announces Moscow is expanding war beyond the eastern Donbas region.

Zelenskyy fires two law enforcement officials

Ukrainian President fires prosecutor general and security chief amid cases of suspected treason by Ukrainian law enforcement officials.

Watch: The moment a Ukrainian cargo plane crashes and explodes

The aircraft was carrying weapons headed for Bangladesh. All 8 aboard were killed in the crash.

Ukraine Amb: Russia funding anti-Ukraine protests in Israel

Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk claims there have been an increase in anti-Ukraine protests in Israel.

Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in northern Greece

Greek media reports there were eight people on the plane and it was carrying “dangerous materials,” but that has not been confirmed.

Preliminary grain export deal reached between Ukraine and Russia

Deal would see three Ukrainian Black Sea ports reopened to allow millions of tons of grain and cooking oil to be exported.

Ukraine optimistic on deal with Russia to resume grain exports

Deal to reopen Black Sea shipping could be implemented within weeks, according to a Ukrainian official.

Ukrainian airline sues Iran over downing of flight

Ukraine International Airlines sues Iran for $1 billion in reparations for shooting down of Flight PS-752 in January of 2020.

Zelenskyy fires ambassadors to Germany and several other nations

Ukrainian leader announces sacking of multiple ambassadors.

Russian-born player wins Women's Singles at Wimbledon...

... playing for Kazakhstan (Russian & Belarussian players were banned).

Ukraine slams Russia’s proposed UNSC session on 'neo-Nazism'

Ukrainian Security Council envoy denounces Russia for inviting member states to a session looking at alleged 'neo-Nazism' in Ukraine.

Where are the lost Jews of Odessa?

Rabbi Shneur Vigler, a well-known rabbi from the Jewish community of Odessa, reports that members of his community are going through hell.

Ukraine probing 21,000 alleged Russian war crimes

Ukrainian Prosecutor General announces that 200 to 300 new cases are being reportedly daily.

Ukraine war:

Russian missile strike destroys apartment building, kills 19

Strike in resort village near Odessa kills 19 residents of apartment building and holiday camp.

With NY synagogue's help, 2 Jewish refugees to marry in Israel

With the help of a NYC synagogue, two young Ukrainian Jewish refugees will soon marry in Israel.

Ukraine cuts ties with Syria for recognizing breakaway regions

Syria set to recognize the “independence and sovereignty” of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘a terrorist’ leading a 'terrorist state'

Ukrainian leader slams Putin while urging the expulsion of Russia from the United Nations.

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 13 dead and many injured after Russia fires barrage of missiles at busy shopping centre.

EU to accept Ukraine as candidate member in solidarity

Largely symbolic move seen as a statement against Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Muslim paramedic joins operation to rescue Jewish refugees

Muslim paramedic joins collaborative operation to rescue Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

EU chief:

Russia blocking Ukrainian grain a 'war crime'

European Union’s foreign policy chief blasts Russia for blocking sea exports of Ukrainian grain during global food shortage.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russia will intensify hostile activity this week'

Ukrainian President warns Russia is likely to intensify its "hostile activity" as Kyiv awaits a decision on EU membership.

Watch: Ukrainian ambassador slams Israel for lack of help

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Israel for helping refugees but complained of not enough military aid.

Leaders of Germany, France and Italy to visit Kyiv

Leaders of the European Union's three biggest countries expected to arrive in Kyiv and meet Zelenskyy.

Ukraine:

'We received just 10 percent of the weapons we requested'

Ukraine's deputy defense minister says the country has received just 10 percent of the weapons it requested from the West.

80 years ago this week: US responds to war crimes in Ukraine

The Times buried the report on Nazi atrocities in Ukraine at the end of a column of items from Europe.That, at least, has changed.Op-ed

Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv, then fires security chief

Ukrainian President makes first trip to the war-torn east part of the country since Moscow's invasion started.

Chabad rabbis from Ukraine hold summit in New York

Two and a half months after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian Jewry charting new course with special meeting in NYC.

Ukrainian special-needs orphan finds safety in Israel

22-year-old Ukrainian orphan with special needs flees to Israel, is welcomed as the latest member of Ohr Torah Stone’s Darkaynu program.

US reopens embassy in Kyiv

US embassy in Kyiv officially reopens after three-month closure.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in first Ukraine war crimes trial

Russian soldier captured by Ukraine pleads guilty to war crimes in a Kyiv courtroom for killing of 62-year old civilian.

Zelenskyy to Cannes Festival:

'I’m sure that the dictator will lose'

Ukrainian President addresses opening night at the Cannes Film Festival: We continue fighting.

Israeli Ambassador returns to Kyiv for 1st time

Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky returns to Kyiv for first time since outbreak of war 3 months ago to examine full return.

Zelenskyy:

'Our music conquers Europe'

Ukrainian President hails his country’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 in Turin

Kalush Orchestra, which represented Ukraine in the competition with the song "Stefania", won 631 points.

Russia attacks port of Odessa, targets supply lines

Russia bombs port of Odessa, putting global grain supplies in potential jeopardy.

Fleeing the war, Ukrainian math prodigies to study in Israel

Ten math geniuses from Ukraine will study in Israel through special operation initiated by Bar-Ilan University

White House denies US intel involved in sinking Russian ship

Reports that American intelligence was used in the sinking of the Moskva were denied by the White House.

UK ambassador to Ukraine returns to Kyiv

Ambassador Melinda Simmons, who is Jewish and has roots in the region, returns to Ukraine after British embassy reopens.

Ukraine FM wishes Israel a happy Independence Day

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba speaks to Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, thanks him for Israel's humanitarian aid.

German president visits Romanian Jewish community

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks to community leaders about their work helping Ukrainian refugees.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia is following the concept of Goebbels'

Ukrainian President blasts Russian FM's remarks: They are using the same methodology as Goebbels.

'Antisemitism occurs in both Russia and Ukraine'

Diaspora Minister Dr. Nachman Shai reacts to Russia citing a 2017 Israeli report on antisemitism to justify calling Ukrainian leaders Nazis.