Ukraine War

Biden to Xi:

'There will be consequences if China backs Russia'

US President warns Chinese leader there will be “consequences” if Beijing gave material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy Knesset speech to air live in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Mayor announces that Ukrainian President's speech before the Knesset will be carried live at Habima Square.

Bono mocked for 'worst poem ever' about plight of Ukraine

Nancy Pelosi's reading of U2 frontman's badly composed poem about Ukraine met with jeers of laughter from audience.

Nasrallah denies Hezbollah members are fighting in Ukraine

Hezbollah leader says reports that Hezbollah members are taking part in Ukraine war are "baseless lies and rumors".

Russian tech regulator brands YouTube 'terrorist in nature'

Agency accuses YouTube of threatening “the life and health of Russian citizens.”

U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia

House of Representatives votes 424–8 to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus in response to Ukraine war.

Romania: Jewish children from Odessa celebrate Purim as refugees

Hundreds of Jewish children who fled Odessa celebrate Purim in Romanian resort town of Neptun.

How this 95-year-old Holocaust survivor escaped the Ukraine war

Babyn Yar was his backyard. Now this 95-year-old Holocaust survivor has escaped Ukraine after a harrowing ordeal.

Small Purim Miracle:

Ukrainian Jewish refugee reunited with his daughter in Israel

Meretz MK, Tikkun Olam Makers, United Hatzalah, Ministry of Absorption, Interior Ministry, team up to bring disabled Jewish man to Israel.

More Russians killed than Americans in Afghanistan, Iraq

Over 7,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine - more than the U.S. lost in 20 years of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.

Watch: Russians bomb children's shelter

The flourishing port city of Mariupol has been obliterated by Russian bombing over the past days.

‘It’s God’s work’:

Christians are helping Ukrainian Jews escape to Israel

“It’s God’s work, not humanitarian work,” says member of Christians for Israel, working in Ukraine to bring Jewish refugees to Israel.

Watch: Tulsi Gabbard responds to Romney's accusations of treason

Former congresswoman calls Romney and leftist journalists' 'distorting the truth' a 'danger' to democracy.

Russian missiles, artillery pound Kyiv and Lviv

Missile strikes reported near airport in western Ukrainian city of Lviv near Polish border.

Ben Shapiro: 'What happens if Putin decides to use nukes?'

Shapiro questions the West's commitment to deterring Putin who, he says, is feeling exceedingly 'boxed in' by battlefield losses in Ukraine.

One Ukrainian war and multiple different interests

Children dead, homes destroyed, millions of refugees - and what is behind it all? Cold interests of world leaders..Is Poland next?. Op-ed.

Watch: Is this the missile giving Russia battleground advantage?

An unknown source alleged that previously unknown Russian technology is allowing missiles to evade air-defense systems in Ukraine.

Russian drone shot down after ‘violating NATO airspace’

The drone allegedly circled over a bombed Ukrainian city before straying into Polish territory.

Watch: 'Deepfake' video of Ukrainian President's 'surrender'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appears to be telling his troops to 'lay down' their weapons in a bizarre video he claims was never recorded.

Religious Jew fighting in Ukraine: 'No one stood up to Hitler'

A Jewish man who's joined the fighting in Ukraine calls on others with combat experience to 'go and fight'.

Ukraine War:

Israel has accepted twice as many refugees as Jewish immigrants

Over 10,000 Ukrainian Jews waiting to get immigration passes to Israel, with less than half as many immigrants allowed in as refugees.

Watch: Russian ambassador asked when 'barbaric war' will end

Journalists pressed Russia's ambassador to the UN over attacks on civilians.

Putin: Biden's war criminal comment 'unacceptable, unforgivable'

The Russian premier hit back at Biden after the US president labeled Putin a 'thug' and 'war criminal.'

Blinken:

'I believe Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine'

Secretary of State says he agrees with Biden that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.

Italy offers to help rebuild bombed Ukraine theater

Italian culture minister offers help in rebuilding Mariupol Theater that was bombed while hundreds were hiding inside.

Burger King says it is unable to close restaurants in Russia

Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to Putin: Stop this war

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger publishes video in which he appeals to Russian President to end "senseless" war in Ukraine.

Shaked and Horowitz quarrel over Ukrainian refugees

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked refuses to have state to fund medical insurance for the refugees absorbed by the state.

Biden: Putin a 'murderous dictator,' 'pure' thug'

US President attacks Russian President over Ukraine invasion during meeting with Friends of Ireland.

Economists warn of U.S. recession triggered by Ukraine war

American economists are sounding the alarm over a potential recession next year triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian knockoff ‘Uncle Vanya’ opens after McDonald's leaves

Knockoff fast food chain with logo similar to McDonald's opening in response to McDonald's closing its 850 Russian stores.

MDA donates 4 bullet-proof ambulances to Ukraine

Protected ambulances used to treat wounded in Second Lebanon war to be sent to Ukraine in light of ongoing war.

Ukraine War:

Israel coordinates establishment of field hospital with Russia

Israel shares location of field hospital it is establishing in Ukraine with Russia so that Russia will not attack that area.

Cargo planes with equipment for field hospital leave for Ukraine

Cargo planes carrying 17 tons of equipment leave Israel for Ukraine, in preparation for establishing a field hospital.

Purim under fire:

Ukraine Chabad houses hold Purim celebrations

In Odessa and Kherson, Ukraine, Chabad-Lubavitch synagogues hold Purim celebrations, defying the ongoing war.

Video shows Russian soldiers shooting man with hands up

Ukrainian camera drone footage appears to show Russian soldiers shooting civilian who had his hands up.

We haven't humiliated Russia enough

The country that needs denazification is not Ukraine, but Russia. Op-ed.

CNN anchor breaks down interviewing Ukrainian soldier

Erin Burnett, a CNN anchor, was left in tears talking to a Ukrainian man who saw his family had been killed in the New York Times.

Democrats block bill to make US independent from Russian oil

House Democrats block Republican bill that sought to make the United States energy independent amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine President: 'Never again' means nothing

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses West of failing to prevent Russian attack on his country in speech to German Parliament.

Purim with Ukrainian refugees:

'With the noise of the clapper, we suppress the voice of war'

Hungarian Jews celebrate Purim with Ukrainian refugees and demand peace with rattles.

A special Megillah reading on an airplane headed for Ukraine

Scroll used was rescued from Germany before the war, preserved over generations.

Organization for Holocaust survivors helping refugees in Ukraine

LeMa’anam Physicians for Holocaust Survivors providing medical assistance to Ukrainian refugees.

UN Sec. Gen. Guterres fiddles while Ukraine burns

Do you wonder where the UN is? Guterres: “We cannot afford to be distracted or deterred from our essential work by the current crisis.”Op-ed

Ukraine war: Military medic and mother of 12 dies in shootout

Olga Semidyanova, 48, died earlier this month while fighting Russian troops, but has yet to be buried, family says.

US sending 100 'suicide' drones to Ukraine

'Switchblade' drones are small, use GPS systems, and have an option to abort operations, ABC says.

Ukraine:

Mayor of Melitopol freed by Russian authorities

Reports say Mayor of Ukrainian city of Melitopol was freed in exchange for nine captured Russian soldiers.

Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal'

Biden offers harshest condemnation of Putin's actions from any US official since the war in Ukraine began.

Report:

Bennett the 'primary mediator' between Russia and Ukraine

Financial Times reports Bennett has been the primary international mediator in talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine War:

Ukraine FM says Russia bombed theater with hundreds of civilians

Biden has announced $800 million in aid to Ukraine, including drones and air defense systems.

Russia expelled from Council of Europe

47-member human rights body expels Russia over invasion of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy begs US Congress for aid

President Volodymyr Zelensky asks US Congress to help save his country.

Ukrainian president to address the Knesset next Sunday

President Zelenskyy to address Knesset, Israeli ministers via Zoom on Sunday, following upcoming speech to US Congress.

Will Russian interests torpedo Iran Deal?

Russia's fears of US sanctions following Ukraine War could be the undoing of a nearly-signed nuclear agreement with Iran.

Op-ed:

Putin is attacking Ukraine, fearing the death of Russia

In Putin's mind, he's staring at the grave of Mother Russia, and he and he alone has to save her. Opinion.

'Putin's wonderland': Ex-KGB agent weighs in on 'bizarre' photos

Former KGB agent says Putin refuses to listen to anyone with an opposing opinion - which may be setting him up for failure.

Watch: White House instructs TikTok influencers on Ukraine war

The Biden administration believes the Ukraine war is being fought as much via social media as it is in real life.

Elon Musk challenges Putin to 'combat' over Ukraine

The world’s richest man threw down the gauntlet to Russian President Putin to decide the fate of Ukraine by virtue of a rather novel idea.

Refugee crisis in Moldova:

Severe shortage of food and insulin in Moldova

United Hatzalah sends first cargo plane with 16 tons of humanitarian aid and medical supplies.

Poland:

Israeli delegation brings Purim joy to Ukrainian refugees

Ahead of Purim holiday, Israeli delegation lands in Poland to respond to needs in refugee communities.