Ukraine War

'We were completely unprepared' - Chabad emissary from Kyiv

The wife of Chabad's emissary to Kyiv recounts the harrowing tale of their escape from the besieged city.

Some 230,000 Ukrainians fled into Moldova, but few want to stay

At the Moldova border, Jews from Odessa wonder when they’ll be able to return home.

UJA New York to approve another $2 million in Ukraine funding

Ukraine war 'a humanitarian crisis unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes,' UJA CEO Eric Goldstein says.

Watch: Russian soldiers surrender to Ukrainian forces

Russian troops surrendering en masse, while a Russian soldier found drunk at a Ukrainian liquor store.

Watch: Protesters parade giant Ukrainian flag in occupied city

In a daring move of defiance, protesters in the occupied city of Kherson paraded a Ukrainian flag, while chanting anti-Russian slogans.

Trump's former press sec.:

'Trump would've told Putin to go into Ukraine'

Stephanie Grisham: Trump, unlike Zelensky, would be 57 feet below ground hiding.

Gantz:

'We have a commitment to accept every Jew'

Defense Minister comments on the situation in Ukraine and the government's outline for the absorption of refugees.

US rejects Poland's attempt to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Pentagon rejects announcement from Poland that it would give its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine.

Zelensky thanks Biden for latest sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President says newest US sanctions will "significantly weaken the occupiers".

Pundit:

'Israel's reprimand of Ukraine is outrageous'

Channel 12 commentator wonders why Israeli officials reprimanded the Ukrainians.

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo suspend sales in Russia

Soft drink giants become latest high-profile Western consumer brands to curtail operations in Russia following Ukraine invasion.

Pence blames 'Biden's unilateral concessions to Russia'

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks in Jerusalem and says that 'the American people have an enduring bond with Israel'.

British Amb. to Israel:

UK appreciates Bennett's efforts

Ambassador Neil Wigan: Israel has best relationship with both Russia and Ukraine of any democracy.

11-year-old travels 1,000 km alone from Ukraine home

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, an 11-year-old Ukrainian boy travelled to Slovakia alone with a phone number written on his hand.

10 Ukrainian children with cancer brought to Israel

Israeli Ambassador to Romania David Saranga, Schneider Children’s Medical Center, help bring children from Kyiv to Israel for treatment.

CIA chief: Putin won't take Kyiv, but he won't back down either

CIA head William Burns predicts Russia will "grind down Ukrainian army with no regard for civilian casualties."

Shaked: Israel prepared to host 25,000 Ukrainians

Minister Shaked announces 20,000 Ukrainians not covered by Law of Return already in Israel to be allowed to stay, 5,000 more allowed to come

Ukraine's ambassador breaks down in tears as he describes war

"Russia will use nuclear weapons against us within the next few days," Korniychuk said. "They are committing crimes against humanity."

Watch: Biden announces ban on imports of Russian energy

US President announces new measures against 'main artery of Russia's economy' in response to invasion of Ukraine.

Diaspora Minister:

'Jewish State cannot close its gates at such a time'

Minister Nachman Shai visits Poland-Ukraine border crossing and sees the stream of refugees fleeing the war.

World Bank approves $723 million Ukraine emergency aid package

Package will include funds for critical services such as hospital wages, pensions and social programs for the vulnerable.

US to ban oil imports from Russia

Oil, energy prices likely to rise as Western nations seek to ban importation of Russian oil and natural gas over invasion of Ukraine.

Shell to divest from Russia, gas prices hit new record high

Company pledges to donate profits from remaining stocks of Russian crude to Ukrainian refugee fund.

Time for Jews to abandon Ukraine

Don’t let the media fool you. This is not a war for freedom, we do not owe anyone anything there, and we have to get the Jews out. Op-ed

Over 3 million Ukrainian refugees displaced by Russian invasion

Ukrainian civilians continue to flood into neighboring countries - including 100,000 in Russia - with a million more internally displaced.

Ukraine FM apologizes for attack on El Al, Israel

'Grateful to El Al for its important humanitarian operations and convey my apologies,' Ukraine FM Kuleba says.

Special donation: $3m to help Jewish refugees from Ukraine

Renowned Israeli technology investor donates $3m to Conference of European Rabbis to help Jewish refugees from Ukraine.

Israeli Embassy in Poland: 2,000 Israelis still in Ukraine

'The people waiting in the line are busy with daily survival,' Israeli Embassy says.

Op-Ed:

Biden has firmly planted two feet into a Nuclear World War 3

Putin has 6257 nuclear weapons. Does anyone besides Biden and Blinken believe Putin is going to take a possible defeat silently? Op-ed.

To help Ukraine, these Jewish bakers are making hamantaschen

With Purim just a few weeks away, a Berlin baker has turned to her kitchen to whip up hamantaschen to support Ukrainian refugees.

Zelensky to US Jewish leaders: Russian invasion is 'pure Nazism'

In emotional appeal to US Jewish leaders, Zelensky turns Putin's comparison to war on Nazism on its head, calls invasion ‘pure Nazism’.

Pentagon confirms:

Russia recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine

Pentagon spokesman: US believes there's truth to accounts that Russians are seeking Syrian fighters to augment forces in Ukraine.

US welcomes Israel's mediation between Russia and Ukraine

White House press secretary says US welcomes attempts to engage with Putin, so long as Ukraine is kept up to speed.

IAEA reports damage at another Ukraine nuclear facility

IAEA says artillery shells hit nuclear research facility in Kharkiv, but there was no "radiological consequence".

Ukraine's Foreign Minister:

'El Al receives money soaked in Ukrainian blood'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister claims El Al receives payments through Russian banking system which circumvents sanctions.

Zelensky:

'I'm staying in Kyiv, I'm not afraid of anyone'

Ukrainian President releases video from his office in Kyiv, vows to stay in the capital despite the Russian invasion.

MDA establishes call center for Ukraine refugees

The call center will provide answers in the Russian and Ukrainian languages for all the needs of the refugees.

Mike Pence:

'Biden working toward dangerous agreement with Iran'

Former US VP slams Putin over Ukraine invasion, criticizes Biden for working alongside Russia to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Soldiers' moms blast governor: 'Our soldiers are cannon fodder'

Mothers of Russian soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine angrily confronted a provincial governor who denied accusations.

Watch: Ukrainian fighters destroy Russian supply line

At least 6 vehicles hit and destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

Trump: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a 'holocaust'

Former President Trump labelled the Russian invasion of Ukraine a 'holocaust' and called for dialogue days after saying Putin was 'smart'.

Watch: Russian general shot dead by Ukrainian sniper

A top paratrooper was reportedly gunned down by a sniper during an attempted takeover of a Ukrainian city.

Kharkiv is 'on fire': Civilian shares harrowing account

A civilian hiding out in a bomb shelter said Russian troops were targeting civilians in a city under siege.

Ukrainian mother of 3: 'This is our war for existence'

A Kyiv resident & mother of 3 hiding from Russian bombs in an underground shelter says she has no choice but to stay behind & oppose Putin.

Watch: Captured Russian soldier begs for forgiveness

A Russian soldier captured by Ukrainian forces says he was lied to by his own media who portrayed Ukrainians as fascists.

Watch: Russian police beat anti-war protesters, detain thousands

More than 4,000 protesters were detained in Russia as Putin vowed to press ahead with the war effort.

The UN is an irrelevant fossil

Offices, salaries and condemning Israel is all the UN is made up of. Even the vote on condemning Russia was a joke. A sad one. Op-ed.

Blinken: US greatly appreciates Israel's mediation efforts

US Secretary of State meets Israeli Foreign Minister in Latvia to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Dangerous motives? Russia takes over Ukraine's nuclear plants

Russia's bombing of Ukraine's nuclear facilities raises questions about its intentions with memories of Chernobyl close to home.

Watch: Ukraine invites moms to take home their captured sons

Captured soldiers sent tearful messages to their families as Russians protest a 'senseless' war.

Canada to impose sanctions on 10 Russian oligarchs and officials

Days after accusing Russia of using cluster bombs and calling for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, Canada adds more Russia sanctions.

Is PM Bennett a true mediator?

Dr. Shmuel Barnai of Hebrew University explains that Bennett's meeting with Putin was a humanitarian act to help the Ukrainian people.

Watch: Russians shell civilians, journalists fleeing battlefield

Russian forces were filmed targeting - and killing - civilians fleeing delipidated villages in search of shelter.

Israel to set up field hospital in Ukraine

A medical team of 80+ personnel is planning to set up an advanced field hospital in one of the most volatile areas in Ukraine.

Is Russia recruiting Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine?

US officials have alleged Russia is enlisting fighters from Syria to help overrun resistance in Ukraine’s capital.

Tennis pro takes up arms: 'Kyiv will be brutally hard to take'

Ukrainian tennis star returning to his native country sends a stark warning to Russian troops expecting an easy victory.

Dirshu Ukraine War Tefillos at Siyum

Thousands Storm the Heavens on Behalf of Ukrainian Jewry at Dirshu Daf HaYomi B’Halacha World Siyum in New Jersey

Foreigners taking arms against Russia as millions on the run

Foreign fighters are flocking to Ukraine to take arms against 'bully" Putin as Ukraine braces for more attacks.

US, Poland may supply Ukraine with fighter jets

US Secretary of State Blinken said the United States was "working actively" to supply Ukraine with Russian-made fighter jets.

Ukraine war could signal end of International Space Station

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put the future of the International Space Station in jeopardy.