![]() 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 further![]() Ukraine 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. |