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Danny Danon:

'West raises an eyebrow over our rapprochement with Putin'

Former Ambassador to UN: We must make sure that we are not perceived as giving legitimacy to Putin's actions.

Ukrainian President: We will not forgive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainians will not forgive Russia over deaths of civilians.

TikTok takes action against Russia

Social networking service halts livestreaming and posting of new content as it evaluates situation in Russia.

Trump:

'US should bomb the sh** out of Russia'

Former president jokes that US should disguise its fighter jets as being Chinese, use them to bomb Russia.

Germany rips Russia over claim it is 'fighting Nazis' in Ukraine

'We're kinda experts on Nazism,' says German embassy in South Africa, after Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine is to 'fight Nazism.'

Bennett takes off from Berlin to Israel

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concludes visit to Russia and Germany, takes off for Israel.

Aeroflot temporarily suspends international flights

Russian airline suspends international flights departing on or after March 8 - other than to Belarus.

Russia blocks Facebook, cites 'discrimination'

Russia's announces Facebook ban in response to restrictions of access to Russian media.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Russia's attack on power plant reckless and dangerous'

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield condemns Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia plant. Russian Ambassador: This is artificial hysteria.

Survivors to cable giant:

Drop Russian propaganda

Support group for Holocaust survivors calls on cable TV giant to drop channels it calls 'Russian propaganda'.

Ukraine:

Hasidic father, son soldiers ‘ready to kill Russian soldiers’

20-year-old Hasidic Jew and his father join force of 400 Ukrainian troops poised to repel Russian forces in Dnipro.

Pelosi supports banning Russian oil imports

House Speaker says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the US, amid escalating war in Ukraine.

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.

'NATO alliance isn't enough, we need a cyber alliance'

'Next stage of Ukraine war is on the financial realm, commercial sanctions not suitable for world of digital payments,' JVP founder says.

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.

Russian Jewish oligarchs come under threat of Western sanctions

Jewish billionaires in Russia who support Jewish causes like Hillel, Birthright, Limmud, and the Genesis Prize, are targeted by sanctions.

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.

Russia tries to stem flow of Western firms fleeing the country

President Vladimir Putin is implementing capital control countermeasures to force Western businesses to stay in Russia.

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R. Chaim Kanievsky's suggestion for coping with the Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine has left many seeking spiritual reinforcement. R. Chaim Kanievsky gives his answer.

US senator blasts American reliance on Russian crude oil imports

Machin calls import of 500,000 barrels of Russian crude oil per day "hypocritical," urges ban and increase in domestic production.

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.

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.

White House:

'No-fly zone would be a step towards sending troops'

White House press secretary reacts coolly to Ukrainian President's call for no-fly zone for Russian flights.

Lapid to ministers: Do not help the oligarchs

Foreign minister warns other ministers not to assist oligarchs after sanctions against Russia are implemented.

European automakers stop shipping cars and parts to Russia

Several European automakers are halting shipping vehicles and parts to Russia in protest of its invasion of Ukraine.

US moves to cut off Russian central bank US dollar transactions

The Biden administration announced on Monday that is taking measures to block American dollar transactions from Russia’s central bank.

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.

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.

Senior Hamas official:

'Time to talk about the future of Israel'

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk says the war in Eastern Europe could jeopardize the future of the State of Israel.

Brazilian President:

'Brazil will remain neutral on Russia-Ukraine'

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declines to condemn Russian President.

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.

Putin orders Russia's nuclear arsenal placed on high alert

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

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.

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.

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

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

Russia to keep nuclear weapons in Belarus?

Preliminary voting ends on constitutional referendum which would end Belarusian neutrality, allow Pres. Lukashenko to further support Putin,

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.

Russian soldier:

'We don’t know who to shoot'

Senior US official says some Russian forces are disoriented as they take part in Ukraine invasion.

Trump:

'Putin is smart and our leaders are dumb'

Trump at CPAC: The Russian attack on Ukraine is appalling, Biden's weakness led Putin to invade Ukraine.

Blinken:

'Key Russian banks will be cut off'

Secretary of State on latest Russia sanctions: We are prepared to take further measures.

Ukraine War:

SWIFT system to be cut off in Russia

World leaders have decided to add the international transfer system SWIFT to the sanctions against Russian aggression.

White House announces:

US to sanction Putin and Lavrov

White House confirms US will sanction Russian President, Foreign Minister and other members of the Russian National Security team.

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Ukrainian civilian survives being run over by Russian tank

Ukrainian civilian in a car survives a Russian tank rolling over him.

Formula 1 cancels Russian Grand Prix following Ukraine invasion

With drivers talking about boycotting the September race, which had previously been attended by Putin, F1 announces its cancellation.

US to Israel: Support vote to condemn Russia in UN

The unusual request was relayed to Foreign Min. Lapid by US Sec. of State Blinken.

Security Council to vote on resolution condemning Russia

US-drafted measure will fail since Russia has veto power at the Security Council, and will be taken to General Assembly.

Iranian President to Putin:

'NATO's expansion a serious threat'

Ebrahim Raisi tells Putin that NATO's expansion is a "serious threat" to the region's security and stability.

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.

Ukrainian President:

'Russia has marked me as target number 1'

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for powerful sanctions on 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.

Putin: Russia had 'no choice' about invading Ukraine

Russia's president tells businessmen the country was 'left with no choice' but to invade Ukraine.

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.

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.