Ukraine War

Ukraine War:

SWIFT system to be cut off in Russia

World leaders have decided to add the international transfer system SWIFT to the sanctions against Russian aggression.

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Israeli org sends humanitarian mission to help refugees

United Hatzalah’s humanitarian mission to Ukraine border departs from Israel together with representative from virtual hospital.

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Kyiv residents prepare for urban combat

Residents of the capital of Ukraine are preparing to hold out against the Russian forces as fighting draws nearer to their city.

War on Ukraine:

Russian-speaking Israelis display the gamut of emotions

'There are no good guys and bad guys in this story,' Belarus immigrant to Israel says.

Diaspora Min.: 'Israel will continue to help Ukrainian Jews'

Israel 'will continue to assist as needed - this is our duty in Israel, the state of the Jewish people,' Diaspora Min. Nachman Shai says.

'We won't leave Golan Heights in exchange for security promises'

Communications Min. Hendel says Russia-Ukraine war proves why Israel must remain regional power. 'Post-war era is not real.'

Portugal to send reinforcements to Ukraine

Russian war on Ukraine is 'war against freedom of self-determination and democracy,' Portuguese PM Costa says.

Ukraine President: 'We will not lay down any weapons'

In a short video, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky promises his country 'will not lay down any weapon.'

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Knesset Speaker calls Ukrainian counterpart

Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy called the Rada speaker to express solidarity with Ukraine and sorrow over the losses suffered.

Odessa Jews rush to evacuate - on Shabbat

Prayer and panic as Ukrainian rabbis guide their communities into a wartime Shabbat.

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Ukrainian man tries to stop Russian armored column

Viral video shows Ukrainian man as he attempts to stand in front of a Russian convoy.

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Who predicted the American response to war in Ukraine?

Many are disappointed by the USA's response to war in Ukraine, but at least one person warned about it well in advance.

Destination Israel:

First group of new immigrants leaves Ukraine for Poland

Jewish Agency opens six aliyah processing stations along the Ukrainian Border, assists first group of new immigrants in reaching Poland.

Israeli ambassador to depart for Poland next week

Foreign Ministry thanks Polish authorities for assistance to Israelis exiting Ukraine, says it will send ambassador on Sunday.

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Russia pours more tanks, armored vehicles into Ukraine

CNN reporter on Russo-Ukrainian border points to long column of tanks headed for the front line in Kharkiv.

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Kyiv announces extended curfew

The Ukrainian government has declared that anyone seen on the streets of its capital after the curfew will be considered an enemy.

Germany OKs weapons delivery to Ukraine

Germany lifts ban on delivery of German-made weapons to Ukraine, prepares to absorb refugees.

Ukraine:

Embassy personnel will help Israelis at border with Poland

Embassy personnel to spend days in Ukraine, nights across the border, Foreign Ministry says.

Volodymyr Zelensky:

From Jewish comedian to democracy's defender

In 4 years, Volodymyr Zelensky went from Jewish comedian to Putin’s ‘No. 1 enemy’ and defender of democracy.

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Former Ukrainian president speaks from the streets amid invasion

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko joins CNN from Kyiv to warn the world about Russian President Vladimir Putin.

White House announces:

US to sanction Putin and Lavrov

White House confirms US will sanction Russian President, Foreign Minister and other members of the Russian National Security team.

UK announces immediate sanctions on Putin and Russian FM

PM Boris Johnson tells NATO meeting that Putin is engaged in mission to overturn post-Cold War world order.

Putin calls Ukraine's leaders 'drug addicts and neo-Nazis'

Russian President Vladimir Putin urges Ukrainian military to stage a coup, calling its leaders "drugs addicts and neo-Nazis."

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Ukraine asks Israel to mediate talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky reportedly asked PM Bennett to consider mediating ceasefire talks with Russia.

EU freezes assets of Putin and Lavrov

EU foreign ministers add Russian President and Foreign Minister to the EU's sanctions list.

Kyiv synagogue sheltering Jews unable to flee invasion

Kyiv Chief Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch is using his synagogue for food and shelter for the Jews who remain in Ukraine's capital city.

After Lapid's condemnation

Ambassador to Russia summoned for conversation

Israel's ambassador to Russia summoned by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister after Lapid condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Cyberwarfare:

Anonymous hacking group declares war on Putin

Anonymous hacking collective announces they are launching a cyberwar against Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine.

UK Labour MP slammed for using Ukraine war to condemn Israel

UK Labour MP uses Ukraine invasion as a pretext for attacking Israel in parliamentary debate, comparing Israel to Russia.

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Ukrainian civilian survives being run over by Russian tank

Ukrainian civilian in a car survives a Russian tank rolling over him.

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Zelenskyy: "This may be the last time you see me alive."

The president of Ukraine told a conference of European leaders that Russia has designated him "the number one enemy of their people."

Formula 1 cancels Russian Grand Prix following Ukraine invasion

With drivers talking about boycotting the September race, which had previously been attended by Putin, F1 announces its cancellation.

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Chabad prepared to absorb thousands of refugees

Rabbi Moshe Asman is preparing his community to absorb thousands of people fleeing the war around Kyiv.

Foreign Ministry: Israeli Embassy will remain in Lviv - for now

Foreign Ministry debates moving embassy in Ukraine to Poland, since Russian forces have already moved into Kyiv.

Former Trump Envoy:

Ukraine crisis teaches Israel not to rely on allies

Jason Greenblatt, former Trump admin Middle East envoy, condemns European nations for not stepping up militarily to come to Ukraine's help.

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Ukrainian Ambassador: Russia is aiming to occupy major cities

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel delivered a grim press briefing at the embassy in Tel Aviv.

Bennett to Zelensky: Israel willing to offer humanitarian aid

Israeli PM Bennett speaks on the phone with Ukraine's Pres. Zelensky, offering aid and expressing support during difficult times.

Diaspora Ministry announces 10m NIS to aid Ukraine Jews

'Quite clear at this stage that both immediate and ongoing support are needed,' Diaspora Ministry says.

Moldova Jewish community absorbing Ukrainian Jews fleeing war

Moldova's Jews offer food, shelter, to Ukrainian Jewish families fleeing war, Nacht Family Foundation reaches out to help cover costs.

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Odessa orphanage trying to evacuate

The leaders of a Jewish orphanage in Odessa, Ukraine, share their experiences trying to protect children in a war zone.

Foreign Ministry helping Israelis leave Ukraine

Three buses bring Israelis from Lviv to outside Ukrainian territory, diplomats help another 500 cross the border out of Ukraine.

US to Israel: Support vote to condemn Russia in UN

The unusual request was relayed to Foreign Min. Lapid by US Sec. of State Blinken.

At least 137 Ukrainians killed in first day of fighting

Ukrainian army blows up critical bridge as Russian forces move towards Kyiv.

Security Council to vote on resolution condemning Russia

US-drafted measure will fail since Russia has veto power at the Security Council, and will be taken to General Assembly.

Ukrainian official:

'We downed enemy aircraft over Kyiv'

Ukrainian forces down enemy aircraft which then crashes into residential building, says adviser to interior minister.

Iranian President to Putin:

'NATO's expansion a serious threat'

Ebrahim Raisi tells Putin that NATO's expansion is a "serious threat" to the region's security and stability.

IOC:

'Russia violated Olympic Truce by attacking Ukraine'

International Olympic Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine which began shortly after conclusion of Olympic Games.

Pelosi seeks to provide Ukraine with defense weapons

House Speaker says lawmakers want to provide Ukraine with $600 million for "lethal defense weapons" to battle Russian attack.

UJA-Federation of NY to support Ukraine's Jews

UJA-Federation of New York approves up to $3 million in emergency funding to support the Jewish community of Ukraine.

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Air-to-surface missile explodes near homes in Ukraine

Low-flying aircraft discharges bomb; child screams in panic at sound of nearby explosion.

US condemns reported hostage-taking at Chernobyl

White House press secretary says US "outraged" by reports that Russian soldiers are holding staff at Chernobyl hostage.

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Anti-war protesters in St. Petersburg, Russia

Despite real danger of being arrested, huge crowds of Russians have turned out to protest against the war on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President:

'Russia has marked me as target number 1'

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for powerful sanctions on Russia.

Lapid speaks to Blinken about Ukraine

Secretary of State updates Lapid on the steps the United States is taking following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

EU leaders agree on new sanctions against Russia

EU to freeze Russian assets in the bloc and halt its banks' access to European financial markets.

Live Updates From Ukraine

Latest LIVE Updates From Chief Rabbi Bleich On War In Ukraine

The declaration of Russia recognizing Luhansk and Donetsk is basically equivalent to a declaration of war.

Russian deputies slam Putin:

150 Russian lawmakers: 'Ukraine war - unprecedented atrocity'

Senior Russian deputies denounce Ukraine invasion as unjustified, call for citizens “not to participate in the aggression.”

Canada evacuates embassy in Ukraine

Embassy staff leave for Poland as government announces it will impose additional sanctions on Russia working with NATO partners and allies.

Russian cyberattacks:

US gov goes on high alert as Ukraine invasion escalates

New Russian sanctions threaten to spill over into cyberattacks against US government agencies and critical infrastructure.

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Russian forces secure perimeter of airport near Kyiv

CNN reporter on site confirms presence of Russian ground forces on outskirts of Ukraine's capital.