Ukraine War

War in Ukraine: Jewish soldier fell in battle

A Jewish soldier who fell in the Ukraine war was laid to rest yesterday in the city of Nikolaev. 'He was seriously injured, not all of his body was buried,' says city Rabbi.

Officers to Kyiv Chief Rabbi:

'Spiritual Support Contributes to Combat Missions'

A group of religious officers and senior officers in the Ukrainian military visited the Jewish community in Kyiv and met with Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, the Chief Rabbi of Kyiv.

Russia accused of starving Ukrainian citizens in Mariupol

Human rights NGO Global Rights Compliance submits opinion to International Criminal Court that Russian forces attempted to starve civilians in 2022 siege of Mariupol.

Jewish Ukrainian soldier given traditional Jewish burial

Chabad of Kyiv ensured that a Jewish soldier fallen in the Ukraine War was laid to rest in accordance with Jewish law.

Russian Prank?

Coffins near the Eiffel Tower

"French intelligence suspects that Russia is behind the placement of five coffins with French flags and the inscription 'French soldiers in Ukraine' near the Eiffel Tower.

The Ukrainian woman the Red Cross abandoned

Police officer Mariana Checheliuk spent two years being tortured in Russian captivity after the Red Cross broke its promise to protect her family.

Ukrainian intelligence:

The wages that Russia promises to African mercenaries

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia continues to recruit mercenaries in African countries, who are used as cannon fodder on the battlefield.

Did France send troops to Ukraine?

The French Foreign Ministry responded to reports that France sent forces to Ukraine following President Macron's statements that he would not rule out sending forces if necessary.

Third Passover amid the war

Ukraine's Jews to celebrate under threat of Russian attack

The FJCU finished the long preparations for Passover that began a month and a half ago and began with the transportation and distribution of packages of essentials to 45 thousand Jewish families in the 169 Jewish communities throughout the country.

Biden warns:

'If Iran escalates attacks, US could be drawn in'

US President warns of consequences of Congressional inaction in WSJ Op Ed calling for approval of aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Biden asks Ukraine not to attack Russian refineries

The request comes on the heels of a Russian attack on Ukrainian power facilities.

Report:

Trump's 'secret' plan to end Ukraine war

Former President Trump has said he could end Russia's war against Ukraine in under 24 hours if he is reelected.

Ukraine denies involvement

IAEA condemns attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA chief condemns Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine: We're not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Pres. Herzog, complete Torah scroll together

Torah scroll written for the Jewish communities of Israel and Ukraine is completed; Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wrote the first letter, and Israel's President Herzog wrote the last.

For the first time

1000 mishloach manot delivered to Ukrainian front lines

The 'Federation of Jewish Communities in Ukraine' (FJCU) oversaw the distribution of the parcels to soldiers and civilians across the country ahead of Purim.

Assassination attempt?

Russian shelling strikes 200 meters from Zelenskyy

Odessa struck by Russian shelling ahead of meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who were very close to the scene of the shelling.

Former Defense Secretary:

Putin's next target after Ukraine

Leon Panetta claims that Putin will attempt to invade additional countries after Ukraine, and warns the USA to begin taking steps against such a scenario.

Putin:

'We have weapons that can strike Western targets'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his most explicit threat so far to escalate the Ukraine War to a nuclear conflict if Western countries enter the fight.

Zelenskyy:

'31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war'

Ukrainian President for the first time confirms the number of the country's losses since the start of Russia’s war on February 24, 2022.

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

Ukrainian army:

'We have sunk another Russian boat'

The General Headquarters of the Ukrainian Army announced that since the outbreak of the war, Ukraine has sunk one third of the Russian fleet stationed around the Black Sea.

Zelenskyy denies plans to fire head of army

The Ukrainian President says he has not moved to dismiss the head of his army despite growing tensions between the two.

Plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crashes, no survivors

65 Ukrainian POWs are thought to have died in the crash, along with nine other individuals, as they were on their way to release as part of a prisoner exchange.

Hypocrisy:

Russian FM calls on Israel to stop war

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Israel must 'stop pushing out Palestinians from their land and of course not to allow this land to turn into unlivable space.'

Putin lowers prison conditions to bolster enlistment

The Russian President has ordered amenities in prisons reduced to encourage convicts to join the army.

The fate of the Ukraine war

Neither side is making any military breakthroughs, the war is stagnating and it seems that the only breakthrough that can resolve the situation lies in a political and diplomatic movement, not a military one. Op-ed.

CNN: Swords of Iron the most important topic of 2024

Israel's war against Hamas has been named the number one topic to track over the course of the next year.

Zelenskyy:

'The notion that Russia is winning is only a feeling'

Ukrainian President claims Russia is still suffering heavy battlefield losses.

Ukraine:

Jewish man killed in rocket barrage in Kharkiv

30-year-old Artem Reznik killed in a rocket attack on the city on Friday morning.

Report:

Russia losing 300 soldiers a day in Ukraine

A British report claims that Russian casualties in Ukraine will equal or even rival the number of Soviet soldiers lost in Afghanistan.

Ukrainian army claims to have shot down five Russian fighters

If true, the report could mean one of the greatest blows to the Russian army since the Ukraine War began.

Report: Gaza war among most deadly and destructive in history

A British analysis of the war shows that the damage to Gaza outstrips that caused by fighting ISIS, the Ukraine War, or even WWII.

Hypocrisy:

Putin: 'The situation in Gaza is a catastrophe'

Russian President spoke on war in Ukraine and Gaza; said Western aid is starting to dry up: 'Free supplies for Ukraine about to run out.'

Amid war in Ukraine, Europe's largest menorah lit in Kyiv

Ambassadors to Ukraine from around the world attend lighting of menorah in Ukrainian capital.

Capitol Hill Is playing with fire

US lawmakers must prioritize the safety and security of America and its allies, not get tangled in political games and power plays.Op-ed.

Austrian MP visiting Israel:

'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, VP of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, explains the world's mistakes in viewing the war against Hamas.

Biden:

'Supporting Israel - a smart investment that will pay dividends'

President Joe Biden announces "unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security", says Hamas and Putin "both want to annihilate a democracy".

Russian misile damages Chabad Rabbi's house

A ballistic missile fired at Kharkiv knocked doors and windows out of the house and toppled the Rabbi's sukkah.

Nearly 50 killed in Russian strike on Ukranian grocery store

President Zelenskyy denounces 'brutal Russian crime,' says all who support Russia in its war on Ukraine 'are supporting evil.'

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.

Clinton criticized Putin: 'It's a pity, Vladimir. Your fault'

Former US Secretary of State criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the invasion of Ukraine, subtly criticizing Donald Trump.

Iran unveils 'longest-range drone in the world-

The new UAV is reported to be able to fly for a full day, to a range of 2000 km, with a 300 kg payload.

During meeting with Zelenskyy:

Biden announces additional military aid to Ukraine

The package includes air defense capabilities, cluster munitions, anti-tank weapons and other equipment.

'I expect a lot from Israel'

Netanyahu meets Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

President Zelenskyy:

'Many seats in the UN will be empty if Russia succeeds'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks to UN General Assembly to appeal for world support against the Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy Rosh Hashana message

'Ukraine expects greater support from Israel'

Ukrainian President meets 32 Chabad emissaries and rabbis day before Rosh Hashanah, gives decorations to 15 Jewish soldiers.

Netanyahu to meet Zelenskyy on sidelines of UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Netanyahu expected to meet Ukrainian President following disappointment in Kyiv over the scale of Israeli aid to Ukraine.

Netanyahu speaks with Zelenskyy on Israeli aid to Ukraine

The two leaders spoke about the continuation of Israeli aid to Ukraine, refugees, and ensuring freedom of worship in Uman.

Ukraine: 'Israel is collaborating with a ruthless country'

Ukraine Embassy slams Israel-Russia cinema agreement, says it looks like Israel offering platforms for Russia to 'disseminate toxic ideas.'

Chabad of Poland to feed Ukrainian refugees over holiday season

Chabad of Poland launches emergency appeal to feed over 5,000 local and Ukrainian Jews during Rosh Hashanah.

Ukraine blasts Putin after latest comments on Zelenskyy

Ukraine fires back after Putin said that the West put Zelenskyy in charge “to cover up the glorification of Nazism”.

Putin at it again:

'West put Jew in charge of covering up glorification of Nazism'

Russian President again makes controversial claim about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Jewish faith.

Free vacation for thousands of Ukrainian Jews

INN visits the Chabad resort in Hungary that gave thousands of Ukrainian youths a free vacation over the summer.

Zelenskyy replaces defense minister amid war

Ukrainian President says "new approaches" are needed a year and a half into Russia's invasion.

Israel extends humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees

All ministries receive 0.06% budget cuts to continue funding for assistance to 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in Israel.

Zelenskyy:

'Ukraine will have to live with the conflict, like Israel'

Ukrainian President cites Israel when saying Ukrainian citizens need to prepare themselves to coexist alongside the conflict with Russia.

Immigration to Israel highest since 2000

74,714 immigrants arrived in Israel in 2022 and the number of immigrants in 2023 is expected to be high as well.

US to start training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s in October

The pilots will also need to go through English language training before they can begin learning to operate the jets.

Foreign Minister:

'There will be no problem for Israelis to visit Uman'

Despite concerns, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen clarifies there will be no problem for Israelis who wish to visit Uman on Rosh Hashanah.