Ukraine

Kyiv rabbi in Israel: We want to strengthen Jews left behind

Rabbi Jonatan Markovich, the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv, arrives on rescue flight from Kyiv.

Ukraine Chabad helps Palestinian Arab family flee

Palestinian Arab family offered shelter at Chabad's 'Anatevka' on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Zelensky: If Ukraine falls, Poland and Lithuania will be next

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives interview from inside his bunker, calling for US and NATO to establish a no-fly zone.

Canadian antisemitism envoy slams Russian strike on Babi Yar site

Irwin Cotler, Canada's envoy for Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism, calls out Russia for "unlawful and brutal aggression" in Ukraine.

Ukraine president speaks with Bennett about 'Russian aggression'

Zelensky reiterates request to Bennett for security assistance.

Russia takes control of key Ukrainian port city of Kherson

Russia has claimed control of Kherson, a key port city in Ukraine that is strategically located next to the Black Sea.

Zelensky to world’s Jews: ‘Do not remain silent right now’

After bombing of Babyn Yar, site where Ukrainian Jews were massacred in 1941, Ukraine's president calls on Jews worldwide to speak out.

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine:

''If I'm killed, may those who remained silent be cursed'

Ukraine's chief rabbi calls on Russian Jews and non-Jews to speak out against the invasion, curses those who remain silent.

Just 40 Jews left in Uman as invasion of Ukraine continues

Six days into Russian-Ukrainian war, nearly all Jews evacuated from popular Breslov pilgrimage site.

“The End of History“?

Putin seems to have missed reading Fukuyana's false progressive bestseller and read Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” instead. Op-ed.

Thousands of Jews in the rescue caravans of Chabad Kyiv

Loud bombs and tanks surround the cities, leaving thousands of Jews under siege.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Putin is a madman, thousands could die'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides on Ukraine war: I can't describe what is unfolding before our eyes.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Israel undeniably supports Ukraine's sovereignty'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US: We will express our position in support of Ukraine at the UN General Assembly.

Google disables maps after it reveals troop movements in Ukraine

Google has temporarily disabling the Google Maps live traffic features on its maps of Ukraine.

US officials: Putin frustrated, poses danger to the West

Intelligence experts say isolated Putin may escalate violence, with Senator Marco Rubio worried about cyber and nuclear attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War:

Bennett: 'We can speak to both sides. We're helping - quietly'

Israeli prime minister says Israel is one of the only 'credible' players who can still speak to both sides.

In Brooklyn, Ukrainian and Russian Jews 'terrified' by the war

Jewish immigrants from Ukraine and Russia now living in Brooklyn's 'Little Odessa' lament outbreak of war in Eastern Europe.

Friend of Slain Israeli:

'They started to shoot at us - like sheep being slaughtered'

Israel's Foreign Ministry working to help group of Israelis hit by Ukrainian fire while trying to flee Kyiv.

Satellite images:

Russian convoy near Kyiv is 40+ miles long

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes, says it should be brought before international tribunal.

Russia accused of using vacuum bomb against Ukraine

Russia accused attacking Ukrainians with widely banned cluster bombs and vacuum bombs.

Israeli Jew shot and killed near Kyiv

Israel's Ambassador to Ukraine confirmed that an Israeli Jew was shot and killed near Kyiv.

Zelenskyy: Russian soldiers, save your own lives and leave

Ukraine says dozens killed in Kharkiv as cease-fire talks begin at Belarusian border,

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.