Ukraine War

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Many Jews still live in Ukraine, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why. Op-ed.

Ukraine War

Russian forces seize Europe's largest nuclear power plant

Fire breaks out at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine after attack by Russian troops.

Op-Ed:

For the Jews, history repeats itself in Ukraine

It’s true that many Ukrainian nationalists welcomed the Germans as liberators during WWII, then suffered more than Russia from Nazism.Op-ed

Ukrainian PM:

'Close the skies over our nuclear plants'

Ukrainian Prime Minister joins Zelensky in calling on West to close the skies over Ukraine‘s nuclear plants.

Pelosi supports banning Russian oil imports

House Speaker says she supports banning Russian oil imports to the US, amid escalating war in Ukraine.

Georgia and Moldova apply for European Union membership

Georgia and Moldova have applied to become members of the European Union in the uncertainty caused by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

European official: Russia plans public executions in Ukraine

European intelligence official reveals Russian plans to demoralize Ukrainian population with severe measures, including public executions.

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The dangerous journey from Ukraine to Israel

Jews from all parts of Ukraine came to United Hatzalah's rescue flight.

Germany seizes 512-foot yacht belonging to Putin-linked oligarch

Yacht owned by billionaire Alisher Usmanov has 82-foot swimming pool, two helicopter pads, a sauna, gym, beauty salon and crew of 82.

Emotional reception for immigrants from Ukraine

A United Hatzalah rescue flight arrives in Israel, bearing with it the Chief Rabbi of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

UK community raises $1.6 mil for Ukrainian Jewish orphanage

Over 2,000 UK donors help Jewish orphanage and school in Odessa whose students fled to a mountain camp due to the Russian invasion.

Moldova on alert after video shows it as next target of Russia

Moldova is going on alert after the appearance of a video that seems to show part of Moldova as Russia’s next target.

Estonian cargo ship sinks off Odessa after hitting sea mine

An Estonian-owned cargo ship has sunk off the coast of Ukraine after encountering a sea mine, with several crew members missing.

Report: Top Russian military figure killed in Ukraine

Analyst says death will be "major demotivator" for Russian forces.

'The school's windows were shattered, people beg to be saved'

'The Russians bombed the area, the school's windows are shattered,' Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Kharkiv says.

HORROR IN UKRAINE: “They’re Blowing Up Buildings With Children.”

We’re watching a holocaust,” stated former president Donald Trump.

Convoy of Russian warships sighted off Odessa

Ukraine is mining Odessa's beaches after concrete U.S. warnings of imminent amphibious landings.

No “two-state-solution” for Ukraine President Zelensky

He will not share handshakes on the White House Lawn with Putin after the disgrace of some Oslo Accord. Opinion.

Tel Aviv University to assist Ukrainian students & researchers

Tel Aviv University offers scholarships for tuition, living expenses, to students and researchers from Ukraine universities.

Just in time:

After fleeing Kyiv, couple gives birth in Jerusalem hospital

Chani Kochav Lev and her husband Eliezer fled Ukraine just after the war began - and just in time for their baby to be born safe in Israel.

PM: World leaders must act quickly to prevent disaster

"I'm talking about untold loss of life, millions of refugees," Bennett stresses. "Act, before it's too late."

Israeli organization charters flight to deliver humanitarian aid

United Hatzalah charters plane to send additional teams and supplies to Ukrainian border, return 150 Ukrainian refugees to Israel.

Ex-wife of Israeli killed in Ukraine: 'He is my soul friend'

'I haven't yet told the children their father was killed, it will take time until I know what to say to them,' Rita Brodsky shares.

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'Within a few days we hope to be on the offensive'

"In some places, the Russians haven't advanced even a kilometer," according to Alexey Arestovich, advisor to Ukrainian Presidential Office.

Kherson's Chabad rabbi: The Russians are here

"With hundreds of tanks & soldiers on every street corner things are quiet now," says Rabbi Wolf. "Popular resistance never stood a chance."

Anonymous claims evidence of Kremlin opposition to Putin

According to hacking collective, warnings of assassination attempt against Pres. Zelensky were leaked by Russian Security Service.

Spotify becomes latest media giant to take steps against Russia

Spotify's Russia-based office closes "until further notice." Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter have made similar moves.

Help us continue to help Ukraine's Jews

The generous gifts and tefillos of Yidden around the world enable us to host and feed hundreds of Jews.

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Hillel's Kharkiv chapter destroyed in shelling

Hillel working to help students from Ukraine as Kharkiv chapter is destroyed in bombing.

The war continues:

Explosions in Kyiv, schools hit in Kharkiv

Zelensky in Facebook post: We broke the enemy's plan within a week. They will not have one moment of peace in our country.

Biden:

'UN vote demonstrates global outrage at Russia'

Biden on UN General Assembly condemnation of Russia: The world is rejecting Russia’s lies.

US delivers anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine

Officials reveal the US has delivered hundreds of Stinger missiles to Ukraine over the last few days.

ICC confirms launch of Ukraine war crimes probe

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan officially opens investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine.

What makes Putin pounce

Putin is preictable and is doing exactly what he said he would.He craves respect and if he doesn't get it, fear will do just as well. Op-ed.

Facing threat of sanctions, Roman Abramovich selling Chelsea FC

Russian-Israeli billionaire announces intention to sell soccer team, donate profits to foundation for benefit of victims of war in Ukraine.

Zelensky: If Ukraine falls, Poland and Lithuania will be next

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives interview from inside his bunker, calling for US and NATO to establish a no-fly zone.

Canadian antisemitism envoy slams Russian strike on Babi Yar site

Irwin Cotler, Canada's envoy for Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism, calls out Russia for "unlawful and brutal aggression" in Ukraine.

Ukraine pays for Western decadent futility

The master of the Kremlin can barely control his contempt for those woke who light candles, sing hymns and display yellow-blue flags.Op-ed,

Russia takes control of key Ukrainian port city of Kherson

Russia has claimed control of Kherson, a key port city in Ukraine that is strategically located next to the Black Sea.

'NATO alliance isn't enough, we need a cyber alliance'

'Next stage of Ukraine war is on the financial realm, commercial sanctions not suitable for world of digital payments,' JVP founder says.

Israeli volunteers providing first aid training to refugees

In addition to humanitarian relief, medical aid, United Hatzalah volunteers are now offering first aid training to Ukrainian refugees.

Kyiv's kosher store: 'The shelves are emptying'

Haim Chaimovitch, owner of a kosher store in Kyiv, Ukraine, says shelves are 'emptying, but at the moment there is what to eat.'

Thousands of Jews in the rescue caravans of Chabad Kyiv

Loud bombs and tanks surround the cities, leaving thousands of Jews under siege.

US defense official:

80% of Russian forces on Ukraine border already committed

Russian advance on Kyiv may have stalled, army's morale may be declining, source says.

War in Ukraine revives US Jewish community’s self-help networks

HIAS and US Jewish organizations have pivoted to assist Jews and others in Ukraine, ensure refugees are taken care of.

Seventh day of fighting:

Soldiers enter Kharkiv, missile hits building in Zhytomyr

Other reports indicate that the southern city of Mariupol has been besieged by Russian forces.

Erdan excluded from UN session on Ukraine

Lapid decides that Ambassador to UN would not speak at UN General Assembly discussion on Russia. Erdan's deputy speaks in his place.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Putin is a madman, thousands could die'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides on Ukraine war: I can't describe what is unfolding before our eyes.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Israel undeniably supports Ukraine's sovereignty'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US: We will express our position in support of Ukraine at the UN General Assembly.

Report:

US to ban Russian flights from its airspace

Officials say US government will announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday.

Apple pauses product sales in Russia

Apple pauses all product sales in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine:

'We foiled Chechen attempt to assassinate Zelensky'

Senior Ukrainian official says two units of Chechens arrived in Kyiv to assassinate President Zelensky.

Russia tries to stem flow of Western firms fleeing the country

President Vladimir Putin is implementing capital control countermeasures to force Western businesses to stay in Russia.

Google disables maps after it reveals troop movements in Ukraine

Google has temporarily disabling the Google Maps live traffic features on its maps of Ukraine.

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Man fleeing Ukraine lauds Israel's efforts to save its citizens

A Moroccan man leaving Ukraine takes the time to praise Israel for its approach: "Israel takes care of its citizens."

US officials: Putin frustrated, poses danger to the West

Intelligence experts say isolated Putin may escalate violence, with Senator Marco Rubio worried about cyber and nuclear attacks.

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R. Chaim Kanievsky's suggestion for coping with the Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine has left many seeking spiritual reinforcement. R. Chaim Kanievsky gives his answer.

US senator blasts American reliance on Russian crude oil imports

Machin calls import of 500,000 barrels of Russian crude oil per day "hypocritical," urges ban and increase in domestic production.

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Watch: Ukrainian reporter to Boris Johnson: 'You're afraid'

A Ukrainian reporter broke down in tears as she appealed to British PM Boris Johnson to take more affirmative action against Russia.

Trump knew how to handle Putin, while Biden has no clue

Putin played by rules of international comity throughout the Trump years. Biden came in and the house of cards came crashing down.Op-ed.