News for Crimea Jewish student survives Crimea school attackJewish student at Crimea college where gunman killed 18 misses attack when he was late for school. 13 dead in Crimea college bombingExplosion in Crimean college kills at least 13, with reports of shooting on campus. Belarus town opens synagogue for first time in over a centuryMarc Chagall’s Belarus hometown celebrates first synagogue opening in a century. Trump expects Russia to return Crimea to UkraineWhite House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says President Trump taking strong stand against Russian occupation of Crimea, actions in Ukraine. Jewish immigrants flee Ukrainian civil warAs tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, 211 new immigrants from Ukraine will land tomorrow at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli family of five missing in CrimeaGrandparents and their three children missing since arriving on Wednesday in the Crimean Peninsula. Ukraine investigates MK for visiting CrimeaUkraine threatens to try Shas MK for private meeting with Russian puppet government in Crimea. Rabbi Azman attempts to ‘put out the fire’Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Reuven Azman attempts to defuse the situation in light of MK Margi's visit to Crimea. Ukraine attacks Israelis doing business in CrimeaUkrainian Embassy in Israel claims it has proof Israelis are doing business with 'illegal authorities' in Russian-occupied Crimea. Starving Citizens? Russia Bulldozes Tons of Cheese'Insane, stupid and vile': ban of Western food as part of Crimea tit-for-tat has steamroller crush 9 tons of cheese, bacon incinerated. Should Israel Abandon Neutrality on Ukraine?Israel continues to consider its options with Russia, but one expert suggests Jerusalem needs to move its rooks and knights carefully. Putin Calls Crimea Russia's 'Temple Mount'While slamming western sanctions, Putin says annexed Crimea is sacred to Russians 'as Temple Mount is to Muslims and Jews.' Pro-Russian Militants Push Ahead with Referendum'Civil war has already begun,' a separatist leader explained. 'We just voice what the people want.' Crimea's Karaites Back the RussiansSect that splintered from Judaism hopes Russian annexation will give aging community more power over its cemetery and prayer houses. Protestors Remain in Eastern Ukraine Despite DealPro-Russian separatists insist that deal reached between Russia, West 'does not apply' to them.Ukraine 'On the Brink of Civil War'?Armored Ukrainian vehicles have been seized by pro-Russian protestors, raising concerns of an all-out war over regional tensions. Kiev Threatens Force in Eastern UkraineUkrainian Interior Minister insists that standoffs in three provinces over secession will end in 48 hours - by any means necessary.Another Ukrainian Province Demands IndependencePro-Russian demonstrators storm government buildings in Donetsk, sparking fears of another annexation. Yanukovych: Referendums in Every DistrictOusted President Viktor Yanukovych calls for vote in every district 'for Russia or for Ukraine.' UNGA Says Crimea Referendum is InvalidUN General Assembly approves a non-binding resolution calling the Crimean referendum to secede from Ukraine invalid. Ukraine: Defense Minister Fired Over Crimea CrisisAs concerns over other annexations snowball, Kiev chooses to oust military official. Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks Over CrimeaMoscow, Kiev meet for the first time since Russia invaded Crimea. A lot is on the line, as the contents of the meeting remain unclear. Ukraine Withdraws Military From CrimeaInterim president orders withdrawal after Russia annexes and conquers nearly all bases in peninsula; concerns of continued aggression. Romney: Obama 'Naive' in Dealing with CrimeaCriticism against US's handling of the Crimean invasion grows, as Mitt Romney declares Obama's judgement 'faulty' in broadcast. US Senator Compares Vladimir Putin, Adolf HitlerJohn McCain calls Crimea 'captive nation,' accuses Russian president of lying about further takeovers. Russian Forces Storm Ukrainian Air Base in CrimeaMilitary takeover sparks media furor, just 24 hours after Russia annexes the peninsula. Are more takeovers to follow? Russia Agrees to International Monitors in UkraineRussia accepts the deployment of an international monitoring team that will have free access to regions throughout Ukraine. Ukrainian Jews Face 'Uncertain' FutureSituation for Ukraine's Jewish community tentatively stable, but American Jewish Federations 'not taking chances'. Ukraine: Far-Right MP Assaults Pro-Russian TV HeadMP for far-right Svoboda party in hot water after physically forcing TV broadcaster to sign resignation form, posting video online.Ukrainian Naval Chief Seized by Pro-Russia MilitiaPro-Russian gunmen seize control of second Ukrainian military base in Crimea, detain Ukrainian naval chief.Ukraine PM: Russia Killed Soldier in 'War Crime'The first person killed in the recent unrest in Crimea is a Ukraine soldier, upping the tension between Ukraine and Russia even furtherUkraine Steps Up Defense After Crimea AnnexationKiev digs trenches, allots billions to defense fund, recruits volunteers as Russia moves to annex Crimea.Putin Drafts Bill For Annexing CrimeaRussian president thumbs his nose at EU, US sanctions; bill still needs constitutional, parliamentary approval to annex. Report: Putin to Sanction Top U.S. SenatorsRussian President is reportedly planning to sanction American lawmakers in retaliation for similar U.S. sanctions on Russians.Russia Officially Recognizes Sovereign CrimeaReferendum vote leads to official declaration of Crimea as 'independent state' by Moscow. But what does that mean practically? EU Sanctions on 21 Ukrainian, Russian OfficialsTravel bans, asset freezes imposed after Crimean referendum endorsed joining the Russian Federation.Obama: We Won't Recognize Crimea ReferendumObama warns Putin that the results of the referendum in Crimea will never be recognized, hints at possible sanctions. Crimea Votes To Be Russian in 'Coerced' Referendum93% of Crimean voters choose Russian annexation, US doesn't recognize 'rigged' vote given Russian occupation.Crimea Heats Up Ahead of Referendum VoteArtillery, propoganda, and rumors pour into Crimea, hours before a crucial vote to decide its Ukrainian or Russian nationality.Conservatives Slam 'Obama Doctrine' at ConferenceNational Security Action Summit brings together conservative figures 'snubbed' by traditional 'CPAC' conference. Crimea Votes to Join RussiaCrimean parliament votes to join Russia, raising the stakes in Russia-Ukraine standoff.Putin: No Russian Soldiers in CrimeaHeavily armed men who occupied government buildings, surrounded Ukrainian bases are 'local self-defense forces.' Putin Pulls Troops from Training Near Crimea16,000 troops in Crimea still stationed there, but Putin pulls new trainees back from Russia-Ukraine border after sanctions threats fly.Ukraine: Russia Demands Ships Surrender by 5 A.M.Ukraine said Russia’s Black Sea fleet ordered two of its ships near the port of Sevastopol to surrender. Russia denies this. Moscow: US 'Blind' to Ukrainian Anti-SemitismRussian slams US over 'unacceptable' threats about Crimea clashes, cites Kiev opposition's 'rampant Russophobia' and hatred of Jews.A7's Man on the Ground: Ukraine Situation 'Grim'Arutz Sheva's correspondent in Kharkov says Russia appears to be preparing for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine. Crimea Synagogue Vandalized Amid Ukraine UnrestSwastikas and graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Crimea, local rabbi advises worshippers to stay away from the site,Ukrainian Military Gears Up to Defend KievReservists called up for urgent training as larger crisis with Russia looms large. Armed Men Take Over Airport in Ukraine's CrimeaArmed men take over the military airport in the Crimea region, as the White House warns Russia not to intervene in Ukraine. |
