Ukraine War

Ukraine War

Is Putin experiencing dementia?

Putin's eratic behavior during the war with Ukraine is calling into question the Russian leaders' mental capacities.

U of Haifa launches emergency fund for Ukraine, FSU, scholars

University seeks to raise $1.25m for the Scholars Refuge Fund offering aid and safety for scholars fleeing Ukraine-Russia war.

Wounded Ukrainian refugees brought to Jerusalem for treatment

Three Ukrainian women wounded during Russian invasion being treated at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Watch: U.N. urges Russia not to punish TV protester

The UN called on Russian authorities to make sure an anti-war protester who interrupted a live TV broadcast doesn't get punished.

'Something's changing' in Kyiv as Russian attacks continue

More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, as Russian troops begin a concerted assault of the capital city of Kyiv.

Putin’s nightmare: a Muslim Russia-the Ukraine War as jihad

If in total Muslims are 15-18%, among young people of conscription age we speak of 30-40% of his army .Russia's future is there.Op-ed.

Within a day:

Haredi group prepares thousands of packages for Ukraine refugees

Within one day, Gerrer hasidim in Ashdod collect thousands of packages of new clothes, toys, and linens for Ukraine refugees.

29-year-old Ukrainian Jew killed in Russian airstrike

Serafim Sabaranskiy, a Ukrainian Jew and active Hillel member who enlisted to defend his country, dies in a Russian airstrike.

Trump:

'I'm surprised Putin went through with Ukraine invasion'

Former US President says he thought Putin was negotiating when he sent troops to the border with Ukraine.

Zelenskyy:

'More time is needed for talks with Russia'

Ukrainian President says positions of Ukraine and Russia at peace talks sound more realistic but more time is needed.

Senate condemns Putin as a war criminal

US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russian President as a war criminal.

Over 100,000 Britons offer spare rooms to Ukrainian refugees

"Homes for Ukraine" scheme provides housing for unlimited number of refugees for six months, with government compensation for hosts.

'I lost my son and now I lost my home'

German Rozhkov fell in battle as an IDF commander. Now Israel is bringing his father and mother to Israel from Ukraine.

US Ambassador:

'Bennett did nothing on Ukraine without talking to White House'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tells PeaceNowUS Biden Administration has 'no complaints' about Bennett as a mediator on Ukraine.

Israeli charity to cover everyday needs of Ukrainian refugees

Colel Chabad expanding food card program to help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Israel with not only food but also clothing and housing.

Russian Amb. requests urgent meeting with Knesset Speaker

Amb. Anatoly Viktorov seeks to meet Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy tomorrow after Levy agrees to allow Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Knesset.

4,000 Ukrainian immigrants absorbed in Israel since start of war

Defense, Immigration Ministers visit Ben Gurion Airport to witness absorption of immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine.

EU announces further sanctions against Russia

"Those who enable the invasion will pay a price," said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell. Among those sanctioned: Roman Abramovich.

Jewish orgs. call on Biden to accept Ukrainian refugees

28 organizations under Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations urge govt. to expedite acceptance of refugees.

Fox News photojournalist killed in Ukraine

Pierre Zakrzewski is the 2nd journalist to be killed covering the war in Ukraine this week.

Former UK Air Force chief: Nuclear war a real possibility

Concrete fears would explain NATO's unwillingness to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Fear of nuclear war leads to demand for potassium iodide

Nuclear fallout pills are sold out with prices surging as people stockpile the product in response to Ukraine war.

Hillel dedicates traditional pre-Purim fast day to Ukraine

Jewish groups, including Hillel, call to dedicate this year's Ta'anit Esther - traditional pre-Purim fast - to Ukraine.

Ukraine FM thanks Israel for mediation, absorbing refugees

'Long and positive' conversation between FM Lapid and Ukrainian FM Kuleba, Ministry says.

Leading rabbi: 'The displaced and endangered need our help'

European rabbinical group 'coordinating relief efforts, successfully absorbing thousands of people who have fled' Ukraine war.

Ukrainian child refugees are now supporters of those left behind

Children from children's home of Chabad Zhitomir, rescued from Ukraine 2 weeks ago, prepare holiday cards & sweets for those left behind.

The power of Jewish women

Two fast-thinking Jewish women volunteering at the Ukrainian border manage to save the life of a Jewish refugee from Ukraine.

Ukraine is no saint

Zelenskyy is an actor caught in his own show, building towards a spectacle of horror that could lure the world into a major conflict.Op-ed

'No one is safe,' says war photographer

Spanish photographer Emilio Morenatti talks to Israel Hayom about the Ukraine crisis, which he calls "violent, aggressive, and inhumane."

Israel concerned over jump in number of Russians arriving

'We cannot create an immigration policy which discriminates between Russia and Ukraine,' government official says.

Zelenskyy confirms talks with Russia will continue Tuesday

Ukrainian President says he spoke to Prime Minister Bennett as part of efforts to quickly end the war.

Ukraine repels Russian takeover of Mariupol

Ukrainian military says Russian forces retreated from the strategic port after suffering heavy losses.

EU announces further sanctions on Russia

EU approves fourth package of sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved in invasion of Ukraine.

Russia claims:

'Ukraine attacked separatist region with banned weapon'

Russia denounces alleged Ukrainian attack on Donetsk which it claims was carried out with tactical missile with cluster munition warhead.

OJCC creates emergency evacuation fleet in Ukraine

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and partners in Ukraine create fleet transporting people under fire from Ukraine.

Putin purges generals and top spies as Ukraine war losses mount

Putin fires several generals and places two high ranking intelligence officials under house arrest.

Israel to comply with sanctions on Russia

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced Israel would comply with sanctions imposed on Russia in wake of the war with Ukraine.

19 New York rabbis head to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees

Rabbis fly to Ukrainian-Polish border to distribute food and medical supplies to Ukrainian refugees.

Watch: Anti-war protester disrupts news broadcast

The poster read: “No war. Stop the war. Don’t believe the propaganda. They are lying to you. Russians are against the war”.

Fox News reporter injured near Kyiv

Fox News confirms journalist hospitalized after being injured while covering Russian invasion near Ukraine's capital.

Watch: Fox News reveals Biden's 'red line' in Ukraine

White House correspondent Peter Doocy reveals Biden administration's 'red line' in the Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine Talks

Fourth round of Russia-Ukraine talks called off until Tuesday

A day after Russian shelling killed 35 and injured 134 at a Ukrainian army base, the Russian navy has reportedly set up a naval blockade.

Russian oligarch’s London mansion taken over by squatters

Oleg Deripaska's $65 million mansion was taken over by anarchist group urging others to occupy oligarchs' properties to protest Ukraine war.

Putin discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli PM

PM Bennett walked out of government meeting to speak with Putin. Israeli official says the two discussed progress towards ceasefire.

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White House: Biden considering trip to Europe for Ukraine talks

Anonymous sources say the White House is considering a presidential trip to Europe for talks regarding the Ukraine crisis.

Elon Musk challenges Putin to a 'fight' for all the spoils

The billionaire entrepreneur known for his controversial statements offered Ukraine as the prize for the winner of the contest.

Israel to send field hospital to Ukraine

Operation to cost NIS 21 million. Israel envisages a month-long project to help refugees from the war.

Kyiv's mayor: The Russians will never enter our city

As the Russians close in, shelling buildings within the city limits, Kyiv mayor and former boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko remains defiant.

UN: Ukraine war could lead to global food crisis

After the economic shock of the COVID pandemic, current conflict could be the last straw for many.

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Pfizer's profits from Russia to help Ukrainians

Key COVID vaccine producer to cease supplying Russia, putting strain on Russian pharma companies.

Ukraine: Russia bringing in over 1,000 Syrian mercenaries

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says that Russia has recruited another 400 Syrian mercenaries, bringing the total to over 1,000.

AJC travels to Poland in solidarity with Ukrainian refugees

American Jewish Committee travels to Poland to meet with Ukrainian refugees.

Watch: Carnage in Ukrainian town that has 'ceased to exist'

A regional governor says the eastern Ukrainian city has ceased to exist following heavy bombardment by the Russian army.

Israel to play 'mediator' in Russia-Ukraine war?

Former Israeli statesman urges the Jewish State to take in Ukrainian refugees whom he views as a political asset.

Jet belonging to Roman Abramovich spotted in Israel

Jet linked to sanctioned oligarch landed at Ben Gurion Airport. FM Lapid: Israel will not be route to bypass sanctions.

Sharansky: Israel will pay a price for trying to remain neutral

Former Prisoner of Zion explains why it is in Israel's best interests to take a firm stand against Russia, not just for moral reasons.

Watch: Anti-war protester carried away by police as cameras roll

An anti-war protester in Russia is carried away by police before getting a chance to utter the words 'No to war.'

Watch: Ukraine posts 'gut-wrenching' view of destroyed city

A gut-wrenching eye-view of the hell that Russian forces have unleashed on Mariupol, home to about 2,000 people prior to the invasion.

PM Bennett:

'We'll allow Ukrainians to remain here until danger has passed'

Israeli PM Bennett urges countrymen to warmly welcome new immigrants from war-torn Ukraine, responds to criticism of refugee policy.

Interior Min.:

'Criticism of Ukraine refugee policy is politically motivated'

'Proposed solution will preserve Israel's identity as a Jewish state,' Interior Minister Shaked tells Israel National News.