Ukraine

Ukraine Marks 70th Anniversary of Massacre of Jews

More than 14,000 Jews and others were massacred by the Nazis in Simferopol, Ukraine 70 years ago. Relatives remember the horror.

Video: ‘Historic Bond between Israel and Ukraine’

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Ukrainian President Yanukovych of an "historic bond between Israel and the Ukraine."

Going to 'Extreme Lengths' for the Ukrainian President

Israel's capital city is going to "extreme lengths" to honor Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovich, arriving on a state visit to Israel.

Is Europe's Yesha 'Taboo' Coming to an End?

A delegation of Ukrainian bureaucrats led by the Ukranian deputy minister of culture toured Yesha; expressed solidarity.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Western Wall

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Konstantin Grishchenko, visits the Kotel (Western Wall) for the first time.

Kiev: EU Out Russia In

Brussels Slaps the Ukraine on the Wrist, Cancels Visit

The EU voiced its displeasure with the Ukraine by cancelling Yanukovych's visit.

EU Slams Tymoshenko Verdict

The Ukraine Disregards EU warnings, Sentences Tymoshenko

Kiev ignores repeated warnings by the EU that a conviction of former prime minister Tymoshenko would hurt relations.

Activists in Israel to Protest the Ukraine's Animal Cruelty

Demonstrators plan to protest outside the Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv against the Ukraine's burning and killing of stray animals.

Warsaw Summit: Little to Show

EU Can't Entice Eastern Partnership States without Membership

Donald Tusk may benefit electorally from the EU Warsaw Summit but in terms of tangibles it produced little.

EU Presses Kiev on Tymoshenko

EU to Yanukovych: Tymoshenko Trial Endangers Association Pact

A high level EU delegation told Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych that the trial of former PM Yulia Tymoshenko was hurting relations.

Ukraine Hosts Int'l Conference to Fight Anti-Semitism

Lawmakers from around the world met in Ukraine this week to discuss anti-Semitism at a two-day conference spearheaded by a Ukrainian MP.

Ukraine Destroys Historical Synagogue, Builds Hotel

Ukraine is destroying Jewish history by tearing down an old and prestigious synagogue to build a hotel for soccer championship games.

Ukraine Wants Equidistance

Ukraine Seeks to Parry Russian Energy Pressures

The Ukraine is trying to steer a middle course between Russia and the EU with the ultimate goal being EU membership.

Chabad-Lubavitch Emissary Reaches 4,500 Circumcisions

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Yaacov Gaissinovitch last week presided over the 4,500th circumcision he has carried out in the Ukraine.

Orange Crushed in the Ukraine

Tymoshenko Trial: The Final Deathknell for the Orange Revolution

In the Ukraine the 1991 glow of independence has worn off and the heroine of the Orange Revolution is paying the price.

Neo-Nazis Murder Yeshiva Student

Ukraine police have found the mutilated body of a yeshiva student who disappeared April 20, the anniversary of Adolf Hitler’s birthday.

Israel, Ukraine Ink Free Trade, Aviation Agreements

Israel and Ukraine have signed a free trade agreement and will add another airline to the route between the two nations.