Ukraine War

For the first time:

North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

North Korea officially confirms it deployed soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine, following Kim Jong Un’s orders.

French FM:

'This is the real reason Putin announced a ceasefire for Easter'

Frech govt. comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to announce a temporary ceasefire that has already ended and was fraught with violations by the Russian side

Putin announces ceasefire for Easter

The President of Russia announced a ceasefire in honor of the Christian Easter until Sunday at midnight.

Ukraine War:

Small matzot sent to Jewish soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a Passover message to the Jews of his country: 'This is a special holiday marking a long-awaited liberation after long periods of suffering and slavery.'

Why Trump's Ukraine policies have US Jews worried

Jewish People Policy Institute poll shows majority of US Jews fear President Trump's policy toward Ukraine will negatively impact Israel.

Report:

Trump Admin. has set date for full ceasefire in Ukraine

US seeks to have ceasefire by Easter as Russia drags its feet in negotiations in response to administration's rhetorical move against Ukraine.

One dead in Ukrainian attack on Moscow

One person was killed in Moscow, and three others were injured as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital.

Is Russia planning to attack another European country?

Head of Germany's intelligence service says Putin may 'examine NATO's Article 5', which states attacking a NATO member constitutes an attack against all members.

Ukrainian Jews remain hopeful amid tensions with Washington

'Nothing will prevent us from celebrating joyfully,' Ukraine's Rabbi Mayer Stambler says.

Zelenskyy’s contradictions on the global stage

Zelenskyy criticizes Israel's border security efforts while seeking similar guarantees from Trump for Ukraine. Opinion.

Trump in Congress speech:

'Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table'

Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages expected in attendance as US President addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Trump briefly mentions the hostage issue: "In the Middle East, we’re bringing back our hostages from Gaza."

Zelenskyy expresses regret for White House blowup

'Meeting at the White House did not go the way it was supposed to be. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,' says President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Report:

Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

A new investigation highlights the growing military collaboration between Russia and Iran since the onset of the Ukraine War.

After clash with Zelenskyy

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine

Senior official says the pause will be in place until Trump determines that Ukraine is demonstrating a good-faith commitment to peace.

Trump to halt flow of weapons to Ukraine

Trump administration pauses financing new arms sales to Ukraine, weighing freeze on weapons shipments, Wall Street Journal reports.

US, Israel, and Ukraine

Unlike Zelenskyy, the darling of the West, Netanyahu’s been vilified and his country condemned, even by allies, including Ukraine, at the United Nations. Opinion.

Zelenskyy’s bad day…and mine

Being sent to the principal's office is the closest analogy to what happened to poor Zelenskyy. Opinion.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Zelenskyy a pure Nazi and traitor to the Jewish people'

In latest criticism of Ukrainian President, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls him a “pure Nazi” and a “traitor to the Jewish people.”

MK Rothman:

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

Khamenei:

'Ukraine proves US support for puppet regimes is illusory'

Iranian Supreme Leader, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, mocks the disastrous visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had at the White House.

Flipping the Script on Ukraine

Flipping the Script on Ukraine

President Trump decided that the approach taken by the Biden Administration had failed. Hence, President Trump flipped the script.

Tense Oval Office meeting

Trump and Vance scold Zelenskyy: You're not acting thankful

Meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President becomes tense as the sides exchange sharp words over US support for Ukraine and whether Zelenskyy had shown sufficient gratitude. Trump warns: You're either going to make a deal or we're out.

Ukraine’s victory is in the best interest of the United States

The outcome of Ukraine’s war will influence the global struggle between democracy and despotism for decades to come. Opinion.

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

North Korea criticized the establishment of a new group of countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the USA, which aim to enforce sanctions against it.

Report:

US intelligence believes Putin not interested in peace in Ukraine

Intelligence and congressional officials tell NBC Russian President is still seeking to conquer Ukraine and his not interested in permanently ending his war against his neighbor.

Uman prepares for holidays despite war

Representatives of the Uman Jewish community met with the regional governor, Ihor Ivanovych Taburets, to negotiate preparations for Jewish holidays.

Efforts to end Ukraine war:

Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.

Inspired by Israel:

Ukraine attempts a 'pager attack' and fails

Russian authorities report thwarting Ukrainian attempt to booby-trap drone remotes, similar to Israel's attack on Hezbollah pagers.

Significant 'elimination' in Moscow

Ukraine and Russia report elimination of senior Russian official near Kremlin | His identity has not yet been disclosed.

UAV strike leaves Rebbe Nachman's gravesite in darkness

UAV strike shuts off electricity in Uman, Ukraine, and its environs, as hundreds of Breslov hasidim arrive at Rebbe Nachman's gravesite.

Trump and Putin plan summit to end Ukraine War

Russian President responded positively to President Trump's call to end the war in Ukraine, expressing willingness to meet and discuss peaceful solutions.

Zelenskyy:

'Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war'

Ukrainian President believes US President's "unpredictability" could play a key role in ending Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia: I believe he really wants to end the war.

Ukraine:

'We are the new Mossad'

Ukrainian intelligence services are using tactics made famous by Israel to target Russian leadership as the war between the two countries wears on.

War in Ukraine:

Body of Jewish soldier located after more than six months

More than six months after his sudden disappearance in the Ukraine war, the body of soldier David Strauber was located.

Trump:

'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'

US President-Elect reacts to overthrow regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, says Russia lost interest in defending Assad due to being bogged down with the Ukraine War.

Massive Russian attack cuts power in western Ukraine

One million people in western Ukraine lost electricity today due to a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure.

Zelenskyy:

'Confident that the war could end in 2025'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to proposals from leaders of African, Asian, and Arab countries on how to end the war: I also want to see the proposals from the new US President.

Zelenskyy:

'Israel made a mistake because its leaders were afraid of Putin'

Ukrainian President praises destruction of Iranian missile production sites by Israel, but laments lack of direct support from Israel following Russia's invasion in interview with Fox News' Yingst.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.

Zelenskyy:

'The war will end faster once Trump takes office'

Ukrainian President suggests that Russia's war in Ukraine could conclude "faster" once Trump assumes office. "We must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year through diplomatic means."

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.

Jack Teixeira gets 15 years for leaking classified documents

A federal court sentenced Jack Teixeira, from the Massachusetts Air National Guard, to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents about the war in Ukraine.

During conversation last week

Trump's warning to Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with the Russian President this past Thursday and cautioned him about Ukraine

Report:

Ukrainian special forces raid Russian base in Syria

The Khimik group of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) raided a Russian base used to manufacture and test strike UAVs southeast of Aleppo.

Report: Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran

Iran providing Russia with ballistic missiles in exchange for Russia sharing nuclear know-how, report says.

Ukrainian Chief Rabbi's adopted son killed in war with Russia

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman announced the funeral of his adopted son Matityahu (Anton) Samborsky

New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia

France, Germany, and the UK announced they would impose sanctions on Iran, which sent missiles to support the Russian army in the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister resigns position

Over 50% of the Cabinet of Ministers’ staff to be changed, Ukraine Parliament's Davyd Arakhamia says.

Kyiv: Rocket fragments found in Jewish school

As the school year began, security personnel discovered fragments that had fallen in the school complex and the Jewish community building following a night of heavy bombardment in the city.

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy discuss Uman pilgrimage

Netanyahu discussed the situation in the region with Zelenskyy and raised the issue of tens of thousands of Israelis traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

US urges citizens: Don't travel to Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah

In light of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US calls on citizens to refrain from traveling to Uman for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

Ukraine-Russia war:

In the shadow of war, Dnipro's Jews still mostly keep to routine

Baking matzah and defying blackouts, Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Ukraine:

Fallen Jewish soldier's photo banned from publication

The Jewish community in Dnipro proudly calls the soldier Shimon Kostiantynovych 'the Emmanuel Moreno of Ukrainian Jews' due to the prohibition on publishing his picture.

Zelensky:

A turning point in the Ukraine-Russia war?

Just over a week after first Ukrainian soldier sets foot on Russian soil, Moscow seems to be struggling to gain control.

Fire hits nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian troops of starting a fire on the grounds of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. IAEA says the fire did not appear to represent a threat to nuclear safety.

Surprise attack:

Ukraine invades Russian territory

Ukraine has launched an offensive to seize the Kursk Oblast, drawing condemnation from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Russia:

Soldiers who use cell phones on the front line will be punished

The Russian parliament approved a decision whereby commanders can punish soldiers on the front line who use personal cell phones - a move intended to prevent the exposure of force locations.

Russian-Jewish writer sentenced to prison for comments on war

Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war.

Missile barrage on Ukraine:

At least 30 killed, children's hospital struck, in Russian attack

Russia launches rare daytime missile barrage at Ukraine consisting of over 40 missiles. Country's largest children's hospital struck in what mayor calls one of the worst attacks on Kyiv since the war began.

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.