Ukraine War

Watch: US volunteers taken captive by Russia plead for help

Biden remains one of the few major world leaders not to visit Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

Meanwhile, NATO plans to upgrade Ukraine's weapons to NATO-standard.

Israeli institutions suffering due to Roman Abramovich sanctions

Tel Aviv University president privately defended lobbying for oligarch donor Roman Abramovich.

Boris Johnson travels to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy

British PM announces new training program for Ukrainian forces combating Russian military.

Ukraine war

Syria first to recognize breakaway Ukrainian regions

Assad recognizes Donetsk, Luhansk republics in Ukraine, continues support for Russia’s ongoing war.

‘He went to volunteer’: 2 Americans feared captured in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces say they're doing everything to locate the two fighters.

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.

US to provide additional $1.2B in aid to Ukraine

New aid package will include artillery, coastal defense equipment and rocket systems, as well as humanitarian assistance.

Watch: Russia claims it blew up US bioweapons lab

The strike actually hit in a residential area next to a kids' playground.

Putin's 'right-hand man' vows to destroy Russia's enemies

Russia's former President and Putin's confidant compared the West to the 'horsemen of the Apocalypse' in his statements.

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.

What happened to the $40B promised to Ukraine?

Shockingly, most of the American aid package is going back to the US.

Putin jokes: 'They even named their inflation after me'

Putin taunts the West for enforcing sanctions against his country and complaining about growing prices as a result.

Watch: Russia replaces McDonald's with local food chain

After the fast food chain pulled out due to the invasion of Ukraine, a Russian tycoon bought out all the local restaurants.

Former British soldier killed in Ukraine

Soldier who travelled to Ukraine to help train military is called a hero for helping to fend off Russian forces.

Watch: Putin threatens to invade another country

The Russian leader strongly hinted at plans to invade a neighboring state, likening himself to Peter the Great.

Ukraine running low on ammunition

Ukraine is close to running out of ammunition as the country’s forces continue to fight against Russian troops.

On the Nuclear Brink In Ukraine

Why it could be fatal to trust the US intelligence community as competent to provide warning of impending Russian nuclear attack. Analysis.

Watch: Ukrainian ambassador slams Israel for failing his country

Ukraine is claiming Israel has blocked sales of its Iron Dome anti-missile system as well as other military equipment.

Russia cracks down on critics of Ukraine war

Crackdown on government critics comes as Ukraine war shows no signs of ending.

Jake Tapper gave Zelenskyy matzah during Passover

Jake Tapper spent Passover this year in Ukraine - and offered matzah to the country's President.

Watch: Journalist accuses Russian FM of 'stealing' from Ukraine

Lavrov says Ukraine is 'free' to do as it pleases and that Russia is trying to rid it of its 'neo-Nazi' regime.

Watch: Putin's 'bloodthirsty' mercenary killed in Ukraine

In another major setback for Putin, a key member of Russia’s dreaded mercenary force has been killed in the Kharkyv region.

Russians reportedly holding 600 Ukrainians in ‘torture chambers'

About 600 Ukrainian activists, journalists and POWs are said to be imprisoned in 'inhumane conditions' in a city occupied by Russia.

Putin goes on 'foul-mouthed' rant at Chinese leader

Putin also reportedly called his defense minister a derogatory term for Lavrov's failure to secure China's support.

Moscow Chief Rabbi in exile for refusing to support Putin's war

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt currently has no plans to return to Moscow after resisting pressure to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Brad Pitt 'livid' with ex Angelina Jolie over 'vindictive plot'

The actor is accusing his ex of going behind his back to sell a prized vineyard to a sanctioned Russian oligarch with ties to Israel.

Putin warns: 'Only a couple of mutants will survive'

Russia's president tells local media the West will pay a 'heavy price' for arming Ukraine.

Watch: Russian ambassador walks out of Security Council meeting

Russia's UN ambassador blamed the President of the European Council for 'spreading lies' about his country trying to 'starve' the world.

Former Mossad Director:

'Israel should provide defensive weapons to Ukraine'

Former Mossad Director at Jewish People Policy Institute: Israel may find itself on wrong side of US & NATO allies due to Ukraine policy.

War in Ukraine:

What's really going on? Foreign Legion volunteers speak out

Can Ukraine really win given the chaos these men describe?

Ukrainian Ambassador demands Israel give Ukraine Iron Dome

Ukraine Amb. to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says Israel's words of support during Russian invasion of his country not backed up by actions.

Putin threatens to strike new targets if West rearms Ukraine

Russia's President has issued dire warnings to Western powers against providing more advanced armament to the Ukrainian army.

Jewish philanthropist kicked off WJC due to US sanctions

God Nisanov becomes latest Russian Jewish billionaire philanthropist to face US sanctions.

Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine, says Zelensky

30,000 Russian soldiers killed since invasion began, Ukraine claims. 'We must defend ourselves against almost the entire Russian army.'

US targets Russian yachts, Putin's inner circle with sanctions

Sanctions will go after Russian owned yachts, helicopters, jets and Putin's personal money manager.

Russia’s ‘gross failures’: thousands killed as pressure mounts

With tens of thousands killed in action, and dozens of planes, ships, and tanks destroyed, the disinformation campaign is falling apart.

500 Jews gather for first post-COVID Limmud FSU in the USA

In shadow of a global crisis, Limmud FSU conference serves as welcome Jewish ‘Recharge’ moment.

The Russian nuclear drumbeat grows louder

The Russians brag that they are can wipe out their enemies in seconds with nuclear weapons. Do they think they are alone in the world? Op-ed

Ukraine war:

Russian forces control 'most' of Severodonetsk

Local governor says Russian forces control "most" of eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, the scene of recent fierce battles.

Swiss Jews gather to discuss how to help Ukrainian refugees

Meetings take place after 300 Ukrainian Jewish refugees have found a home in Switzerland.

West may let oligarchs buy their way out of sanctions

Western nations are in talks about letting Russian oligarchs purchase their way out of sanctions.

EU agrees on ban on most Russian oil imports

EU leaders announce ban on most Russian oil imports, after reaching a compromise deal with Hungary.

What happens when Russian soldier 'salutes' Ukrainian drone?

What would you do if an enemy combatant gave your drone the 'finger salute?'

Biden: US will not send long-range rocket systems to Ukraine

Biden's announcement that he will not provide the weapons systems to Ukraine results in sharp rebuke from Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Sleepwalking into World War III

Mistakes have been made. Now is the time to negotiate a settlement between Putin and Zelensky. Op-ed.

The case for Ukraine Part II: Apologists

Common arguments Putin apologists cite when trying to defend his invasion of sovereign Ukraine are analyzed. Opinion.

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.

‘International coalition of warships to stop Russian blockade'

A former US general says Ukraine is capable of winning the war with Russia but more needs to be done by the West.

Anti-assimilation group absorbs 720 Ukrainian Jewish refugees

With the help of Satmar Hasidim in the US, Yad L'Achim helps hundreds of Ukrainian Jews who fled Russian invasion be absorbed in Israel.

In 'bizarre' letter, Putin and Belarus reveal 'new world order'

In a strange move, Putin’s closest ally Lukashenko urged the UN to provide 'security guarantees for all sovereign states.'

Russia scraps military age limit with 15,000 soldiers killed

Putin carried out a desperate move to bolster his fighting forces in Ukraine as the war drags on much longer than initially expected.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia carrying out genocide in Donbas region'

Ukrainian President warns that Russia's offensive in Donbas could end up leaving the region "uninhabited".

Zelenskyy to Kissinger: The world didn’t adapt to the Nazis

Ukrainian president responds to former US Secretary of State's argument Ukraine should give up claims to territory seized by Russia in 2014.

The case for Ukraine

Part I: If Ukraine has no right to exist then Canada is in question, and certainly California and Texas have no foot to stand on. Op-ed.

Russia removes military age limit as Ukraine war continues

Russia passes legislation removing the age limit on military service as it continues to suffer losses in Ukraine.

Henry Kissinger warns of Ukraine conflict widening

Former Secretary of State urges negotiations as the only solution in the long term to end the conflict and return to regional stability.

Trump reveals: 'I warned Putin not to invade Ukraine'

The former President says he was aware of Russia's plans to invade but didn't allow it to happen under his watch.

'Russia holding the world hostage'

A Washington journalist sanctioned by Russia says Putin is trying to force the world community to 'turn a blind eye' on the aggression.