Ukraine

More than half a million refugees flee Ukraine

Flood of Ukrainian refugees attempting to flee Russian invasion, with over 500,000 refugees already having left the country.

Lapid vows Israel will back UN resolution against Russia

Foreign Minister slams Russian invasion, vows Israel will back UN resolution, and hints at possible Israeli sanctions.

Chabad hasid joins Ukrainian army: 'Willing to die for Ukraine'

Chabad-Lubavitch hasid from Ukraine joins his country's army together with his father. 'Our army is the best in Europe.'

Israel preparing to absorb 10,000 new immigrants from Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians file application for immediate immigration to Israel under Law of Return, thousands more expected to immigrate soon.

Report:

Russian mercenaries trying to assassinate Ukrainian president

Mercenary group linked to Putin reportedly operating in Ukraine as part of Russian bid to seize control of Ukrainian government.

IAEA board to hold urgent meeting on Ukraine

The meeting on Wednesday will take place amid concerns for Ukraine's four operational nuclear power plants.

After several hours of quiet

Explosions heard in Kyiv and Kharkiv

Ukrainian President Zelensky to British PM: The next 24 hours are crucial for Ukraine.

Israeli reporter:

'Don't shoot, this is Israeli TV'

Ukrainian policemen fire warning shot in direction of Kan 11 News reporter as he reports from outside his hotel.

Russian forces surround Kyiv: 'Civilians are trapped'

Ukrainian capital city cut off, mayor says, leaving civilians unable to flee. 'We are encircled'.

Europe blocks Russian air travel

Growing number of European countries ban Russian airliners from entering their airspace as invasion of Ukraine continues.

Rural caravans to house Ukrainian immigrants moving to Israel

World Zionist Organization will aid in the settlement of new immigrants from Ukraine in portable structures set up in rural areas.

Putin orders Russia's nuclear arsenal placed on high alert

Russian president condemns 'aggressive statements' by NATO, places nuclear forces on high alert.

Emergency medical staff in Ukraine operating under curfew

"HATZALAH Ukraine" teams are currently operating in major cities of Kiev and Odessa, assisting in emergencies.

Ukraine trying to recruit Israelis to fight the Russian army

Will Israelis and other international volunteers join in defense of Ukraine against the Russian army?

Belarus to join Russian war on Ukraine, former minister warns

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk says Belarus on verge of declaring war on Ukraine.

Bennett speaks with Putin about war in Ukraine

Kremlin says Bennett suggested mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine, but Putin refused the offer.

Odessa chief rabbi: We pray for peace in the world

i24NEWS interviews Odessa's chief rabbi, Rabbi Avraham Wolf.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'With Russia, West should have followed Israel's example'

Former commander of British military forces in Afghanistan speaks to Israel National News about Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine President rejects cease-fire talks in Belarus

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says open to cease-fire talks with Russia, but not from country used to launch attacks on his country.

Anatevka: Jewish refugee town near Kyiv asks for help

Thousands of Jews flee to Chabad-created refugee village named for town from 'Fiddler on the Roof' in shadow of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Russian forces enter Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city

Kyiv resident says citizens will fight Russian invaders. 'Kyiv could be hell for Russian military,'

SpaceX's Starlink satellite activated in Ukraine

Elon Musk heeds call from Ukraine, activates SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service in the country.

Ukraine war:

Six-year-old killed in gunfire, oil depot hit by missile

In another incident, Russian soldiers blow up natural gas pipeline in Kharkiv.

Putin calls Ukraine's leaders 'drug addicts and neo-Nazis'

Russian President Vladimir Putin urges Ukrainian military to stage a coup, calling its leaders "drugs addicts and neo-Nazis."

Foreign Ministry: Israeli Embassy will remain in Lviv - for now

Foreign Ministry debates moving embassy in Ukraine to Poland, since Russian forces have already moved into Kyiv.

At least 137 Ukrainians killed in first day of fighting

Ukrainian army blows up critical bridge as Russian forces move towards Kyiv.

Has Putin turned the clock back — or is he running out of time?

What we are witnessing in Ukraine is not merely the madness of Tsar Vladimir, it goes beyond that. Opinion.

UJA-Federation of NY to support Ukraine's Jews

UJA-Federation of New York approves up to $3 million in emergency funding to support the Jewish community of Ukraine.

US condemns reported hostage-taking at Chernobyl

White House press secretary says US "outraged" by reports that Russian soldiers are holding staff at Chernobyl hostage.

Watch: Ukrainian father says goodbye to his daughter

In video posted to social media, Ukrainian father says goodbye to his daughter as he stays behind to fight against Russia.

Russian deputies slam Putin:

150 Russian lawmakers: 'Ukraine war - unprecedented atrocity'

Senior Russian deputies denounce Ukraine invasion as unjustified, call for citizens “not to participate in the aggression.”

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Biden: Putin is the aggressor

'Putin is working to reestablish the Soviet Union.' Biden castigates Russian invasion of Ukraine in televised White House address.

Canada evacuates embassy in Ukraine

Embassy staff leave for Poland as government announces it will impose additional sanctions on Russia working with NATO partners and allies.

Russian cyberattacks:

US gov goes on high alert as Ukraine invasion escalates

New Russian sanctions threaten to spill over into cyberattacks against US government agencies and critical infrastructure.

Israel preparing to send humanitarian aid package to Ukraine

Israel preparing plan to send medical equipment to Ukraine to help as Russian military offensive continues.

Russian invasion sends world gas prices soaring to 8-year high

Price of oil tops $100 a barrel and stock markets tumble after Russia invades Ukraine.

Bennett:

'Israel will help Ukraine's citizens as much as possible'

Israeli Prime Minister vows to help Ukrainian civilians impacted by war with Russia, urges Israelis to evacuate.

Romney: Putin's Ukraine invasion fault of Obama, Trump and Biden

Utah senator blasts successive US administrators for turning a blind eye to Russia's bellicose behavior on the international stage.

Russian-Ukrainian War:

Russian chief rabbi: Pray for peace

Rabbi Berel Lazar calls on Russian Jews to pray for peace in the region, after fighting breaks out on Russia-Ukraine border.

Boy killed in Russian shelling of Ukrainian apartment building

Child reportedly killed in strike on civilian homes in Chuhuiv, Ukraine.

Former ambassador: 'There's disinformation from both sides'

Former Israeli amb. to Ukraine describes Foreign Min. aid, calls on Israelis to leave combat zones.

European Commission:

'Russia grossly violating international law'

European Commission condemns Russian 'military aggression' against Ukraine, calls on Russia to 'immediately cease hostilities.'

Ukraine MP to Americans: Push your gov't to sanction Russia

MP Alexey Goncharenko says 'Russia should be out of the world economy,' their oil and gas banned.

If you were Putin....

Of course he invaded, he holds all the cards and the West makes it easy. Condolences to Ukraine. But let’s blame everything on Trump! Op-ed.

Invasion begins

Putin launches war against Ukraine

Russian President announces “military operation” in Donbas region. "The clashes were inevitable".

Ukraine:

Rebels ask Russia for military assistance

Ukrainian Foreign Minister demands urgent meeting of Security Council after rebels ask Russia for military help.

Ukraine approves 30-day state of emergency

Ukrainian parliament approves 30-day state of emergency in light of the Russian military incursion into the eastern part of the country.

Israel backs Ukrainian sovereignty - avoids mentioning Russia

In first statement since Russia recognized parts of Ukraine as 'independent', Israeli Foreign Ministry carefully avoids criticism of Moscow.

Blinken cancels meeting with Russian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State says he will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva.

Ukraine threatens to break off diplomatic contact with Russia

Ukraine's president says he is considering ending diplomatic relations with Russia over recognition of its territories as independent.

FM speaks with Israeli ambassador to Ukraine as tensions mount

Lapid lauds embassy staff following evacuation to Lviv, as tensions on Ukraine-Russian border mount.

'Putin has underestimated the Ukrainian people's will to fight'

Former President of Poland, Aleksander Kwasniewski tells American Jewish leaders that Putin hopes to return to the 'Great Russia' days.

British Cabinet Minister:

'Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun'

'Putin has decided to attack Ukraine and its territorial integrity,' top British minister says. 'The invasion has begun.'

US moves embassy staff out of Ukraine

Source says move could be reversed on Tuesday if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine.

Ukrainian President:

'We're not afraid of anything or anyone'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responds to Putin's move, rules out territorial concessions.

Putin orders 'peacekeeping operation' in eastern Ukraine

Russian President orders peacekeepers to Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine.

Putin recognizes independence of Ukrainian separatists

Russian president recognizes 2 separatist regions in Ukraine in violation of 2015 Minsk agreements.

Israeli embassy to relocate to Lviv, Ukraine

Israel moves consular staff to city in western Ukraine as potential Russian invasion looms.

"Proud of our history"

'Azerbaijan proud of historic relations with the Jewish people'

Azerbaijani politician Sevil Mikailova, on an official visit to Israel, experiences the warmth of the relationship between both countries.

US claims Russia has lists of Ukrainians to kill, send to camps

US tells UN Human Rights Chief Russia preparing lists of people to kill and imprison in a military occupation of Ukraine.