Ukraine War

Ex-Russian foreign minister:

Putin will use nukes if there’s an ‘existential threat’

Andrei Kozyrev says that Putin would only use nukes if there is a direct threat to his rule or to Russia.

Missile barrage on western Ukraine kills 7

Explosions reported in Lviv, with governor claiming at least seven people killed in western Ukrainian city.

Ukrainian PM:

'We will fight to the end in Mariupol'

Ukrainian Prime Minister: Mariupol still has not fallen, our solders will fight to the end.

Zelensky: World needs to be prepared for Russian nuclear attack

Ukrainian president says his country will defeat Russia - but warns world that Russia could potentially use nuclear or chemical weapons.

Torch-lighter selection:

'We have a responsibility to help all people in distress'

Diaspora, Culture Ministers explain selection of Ukrainian humanitarian Elizaveta Sherstuk to light Independence Day Diaspora Torch.

'Russians exerting immense pressure on Putin to win war'

Putin is facing immense pressure to take tougher measures in Ukraine after the sinking of a major warship.

Was Russian warship sunk by Ukraine carrying nuclear weapons?

Reports are circulating that the Russian warship sunk by Ukrainian forces could cause a nuclear disaster.

Is the U.S. running out of ammunition for Ukraine?

There’s a major problem brewing in Ukraine’s war with Russia as the U.S. military is concerned it may be running low on its own arms supply.

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Russia claims Israel is using Ukraine to avoid criticism

A statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry accuses Israel of denouncing Russia to keep the world from criticizing Israel's 'occupation'.

Polish newspaper demands: 'Far-right' instead of 'neo-Nazi'

Polish-Jewish journalist quits newspaper after it demands different description of ‘neo-Nazi’ Ukrainian militia.

Zelenskyy asks Biden to designate Russia a terror sponsor

Ukrainian President made direct appeal to Biden for to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, say officials.

US official:

Sunken Russian ship was hit by Ukrainian missiles

US believes the Moskva missile cruiser was hit by two Ukrainian missiles, says senior US official.

Watch: Biden asks reporter if she's 'willing to go to Ukraine'

The President gets testy with reporters asking him if top officials would visit the war-torn country.

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Russian air strikes in all Ukrainian cities

Ukrainian outlets said Putin was 'livid' with the missile strike on his flagship vessel.

Russia threatens to attack Europe

Former Russian president warns that if Baltic states join NATO, his country will be forced to 'restore the balance of power.'

Russia says its flagship missile cruiser has sunk

Russia says missile cruiser has sunk following a major fire. Ukraine claimed its forces had damaged the ship with missile strikes.

Russian cruiser badly damaged after ammunition explosion

Russia’s flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has been badly damaged after an ammunition explosion.

Roman Abramovich’s $120 million mansion seized by France

The historic estate is one of 12 French homes owned by the Russian-Israeli billionaire that authorities have seized.

250 Jewish Refugees to Celebrate Pesach Seder in Warsaw

The Chabad House in Warsaw has transformed into a haven for thousands of Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

Ukrainian humanitarian to light Independence Day Diaspora Torch

Elizaveta Sherstuk heads the "Chessed Chaim" humanitarian aid center, involved in humanitarian efforts to aid Jews affected by Ukraine war.

U.S. supports international genocide probe against Russia

Russia, in the meantime, accused Washington of 'hypocrisy' citing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Putin: Peace with Ukraine a 'dead-end situation'

The Russian President said his operation to 'liberate Ukraine of Nazi influence' would continue as planned.

Putin arrests former 'propaganda chief' as round-up continues

The Russian leader ‘purged’ his closest ally behind his propaganda machine and keeping him in power.

Holocaust survivor:

'We were bombed near Kharkiv while trying to escape'

A meaningful journey: Just prior to Passover, three Holocaust survivors are rescued from Ukraine.

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More than 1,000 Ukrainian troops surrender to Russian forces

The soldiers gave themselves up after a month of fierce fighting with Russian troops in the bombed-out Ukrainian city.

UK volunteer captured by Russia to be used as bargaining chip?

British volunteer Aiden Aslin was taken prisoner by Russian troops after Ukrainian forces ran out of food and ammunition in Mariupol.

Biden announces $800 million aid package for Ukraine

The aid includes heavier equipment such as helicopters, howitzers and armored personnel carriers.

Ukraine claims:

'We hit a Russian warship in the Black Sea'

Russia says Moskva ship was badly damaged after ammunition on board blew up, but won't confirm it was a Ukrainian strike.

MK Nir Barkat:

'Israel must take sides on Ukraine and align with US'

MK Nir Barkat believes only new elections and a return to a center right government can solve the issues Israel currency faces.

53 Russian strikes hit Kharkiv in 24 hours, injuring dozens

Kharkiv, a city in northeast Ukraine only 30 miles from the Russian border, was hit with 53 Russian strikes in 24 hours.

Food for all of Passover donated to Ukraine orphanage

Israel Magen Fund donates full supply of Passover food to children from Zhytomyr orphanage.

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Putin appoints 'butcher of Syria' to lead Ukrainian invasion

The general appointed to take command of the operation used chemical weapons, killing thousands of civilians in the Syrian civil war.

Watch: Ukraine 'snubs' visit by German chancellor

German leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Zelenskyy had informed him there was 'no time' on his schedule.

Russian opposition leader jailed for criticizing Putin

A prominent Kremlin critic who has survived two suspected poisonings was detained following a CNN interview in which he blasted the regime.

Magen David Adom donates six all-terrain ambulances to Ukraine

In 'first-rate moral mission,' MDA donates six all-terrain ambulances to Ukraine's Health Services and Jewish community.

Putin defends Russia's 'noble aims of Ukraine invasion'

Putin said he was left with no choice but to launch an operation in 'defense of Russian interests' and that no one can isolate his country.

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Mariupol prepares for 'last stand'

The besieged Ukrainian city is expected to fall into Russian hands within the coming day.

Biden ups the ante, accuses Putin of 'genocide'

Analysts say the U.S. may come through on their promise to supply Ukraine with fighter jets and that Putin may face trial for war crimes.

UNGA majority greenlights Russia’s rape of Ukraine

Results of the vote to suspend Russia from the UNHRC show again that the UN General Assembly has completely lost its moral compass. Op-ed.

Putin bracing for military coup after purging 150 'spies'

Russia's president carried out a 'Stalinist' purge of his intelligence services, including imprisoning spy chief Sergei Beseda.

Top Putin aide captured in Ukraine

The Russian oligarch considers Putin to be his daughter's godfather.

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OPCW monitoring situation in Mariupol

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons expresses concern following reports of use of chemical weapons in Mariupol.

Zelenskyy praises Biden:

'Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil'

Ukrainian President welcomes Biden's statement that Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine.

Biden appears to accuse Russia of genocide

US President: Your ability to fill up your tank shouldn't hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide.

Putin blames FSB for Ukraine war fiasco, purges 150 agents

Blaming the FSB for the heavy loses Russia is taking in Ukraine, Putin has begun purging the intelligence agency, firing 150 agents.

Jewish Agency Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees, Ethiopians

Special Passover seders for hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and Ethiopian Jews who plan to make aliyah.

Mariupol mayor:

'More than 10,000 civilians have died'

Mayor of Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says the death toll in Russian siege of his city could surpass 20,000.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine'

Ukrainian President calls on West to impose strong sanctions on Russia to deter it from using chemical weapons.

Ukrainian leader: Biden visit would be ‘symbolic, historic step’

Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk calls on Biden to visit Kyiv to show “he is not afraid of the world’s butcher Putin.”

Policy change? United States to arm Ukraine

In a break from policy, the U.S. announced it would supply Ukraine with 'the weapons it needs' to defend itself against Russia.

Pesach for thousands of refugees

Conference of European Rabbis working to ensure that thousands of Jewish refugees from Ukraine can celebrate Pesach this year.

Zelenskyy:

'The coming week is as crucial as any'

Ukrainian President says he expects Russian troops to "move to even larger operations in the east of our state" in the coming days.

Heart wrenching:

‘For our children’ inscribed on Russian rocket that killed 50

The remains of a Russian rocket used to bomb a train station crowded with refugees fleeing the fighting had a touching tribute inscribed.

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Putin's spokesman admits 'significant losses' in Ukraine

Dmitry Peskov also said the retreat from Kyiv was, in effect, a 'good will gesture' on the part of Russia.

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Troubling discoveries in Chernobyl following Russian retreat

According to reports, Russian soldiers ignored safety precautions in one of the most radioactive locations in the world.

'Raze the villages to the ground' - Russian audio intercepted

Shocking intercepted audio reveals mass killings, rapes, and other atrocities committed by Russian troops despite pleas by fellow soldiers.

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Russian planes breach Finnish airspace following cyber attacks

Zelenskyy warned that Finland could be next on Putin's hitlist as the country weighs joining NATO following Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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Boris Johnson pays surprise visit to Ukrainian capital

The British premier visited bombed out Kyiv a day after pledging $130m in military aid along with 800 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.

Reporter ambushed in Ukraine loses leg, two colleagues

A Fox News reporter is speaking out after suffering grievous injuries & losing two teammates during a Russian attack.

Ukraine War:

'Russians continue targeting civilians with IEDs'

According to reports, Russian troops in Ukraine continue using the deadly weapon to inflict damage on civilians in the war-torn country.