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Near NATO border, Putin stages show of force with 'meteorite missile'

Russia launched its hypersonic ballistic 'Oreshnik' missile for only the second time, striking western Ukraine just 60 km from Poland; Moscow called it revenge for an alleged plot against Putin, denied by Kyiv; the West sees a threat to Europe and the US

ynet, News Agencies | 01.10.26

Ethical concerns: Israel warns against surrogacy in Ukraine citing exploitation and human trafficking

Surrogate mothers reportedly forced to live in isolation in harsh conditions in Ukraine; According to the Ministry of Justice, women who do not speak the language were signed to draconian and exploitative contracts; This is the 4th country that Israel recommends avoiding for surrogacy

Tova Zimuky | 01.07.26

פגיעת כטב"ם של רוסיה בבניין ב קייב אוקראינה 27 בדצמבר

The carrot, stick and war: How Putin turned loyalty into wealth through sanctions and fear

The Kremlin’s harsh response to oligarchs who opposed the war intimidated Russia’s wealthy elite, leaving few willing to speak out as Putin rewards loyalty with renewed riches and punishes dissent with financial ruin

Zeev Avrahami | 12.31.25

Farmer accused of destroying 150-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ukraine

Local historians say a farmer in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region seized land where a Jewish cemetery once stood, destroyed the gravestones and plowed the site, prompting a complaint to local police

Itamar Eichner | 12.30.25

Trump says US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal after meeting with Zelensky

Donald Trump says deal to end Ukraine war is close after Mar-a-Lago talks with Zelensky; security guarantees largely agreed but disputes over Donbas and territory remain as US, Europe and Russia weigh next steps

Reuters | 12.29.25

Zelensky says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian president says troops could pull back from the Donbas under a US-backed plan to end war that includes international monitoring, security guarantees and a referendum, while Russia has yet to signal any willingness to withdraw

AP | 12.25.25

אירוע דיפלומטי שארגן שר החוץ גדעון סער בכותל המערבי

Diplomatic incident at Western Wall: Ukrainian ambassador storms out of event over Russian envoy

Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel left a Foreign Ministry Hanukkah event at the Western Wall in protest after discovering that Russia’s ambassador was also in attendance, saying he was not informed in advance

Itamar Eichner | 12.24.25

Hanukkah menorah vandalized in Ukraine with ‘Jews go away’ message

A hanukkiah in Chernihiv was knocked over and defaced, raising concern among local Jewish leaders amid a recent series of threats against the community

Itamar Eichner | 12.22.25

Ukraine’s Jews mark Hanukkah under fire as aid efforts expand nationwide

Jewish communities across Ukraine are confronting power outages, rising prices and security threats while mobilizing emergency aid and religious life; Zelensky will be presented with a coin from the Hasmonean period symbolizing Ukrainian struggle

Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

'Sparks memories of Kristallnacht': holy books burned in synagogue arson buried in Ukraine

They spent hours gathering the burnt remnants of the books and, after a special prayer, walked in a funeral procession to bury the books in the famous old cemetery in Sadigura; motive behind arson believed to be antisemitic; 'He wasn’t interested in stealing, he only wanted to hurt us'

Itamar Eichner | 12.14.25

NATO chief warns Europe: Russia could invade within five years

Rutte's remarks came as Trump continues to push for a rapid end to the war in Ukraine, including terms that Kyiv fears could embolden Putin to pursue further aggression in Eastern Europe

ynet, News Agencies | 12.11.25

Ukraine hits another Russian fleet oil tanker with naval drones in Black Sea attack | watch

Ukrainian naval drones struck and disabled a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker in Ukraine’s Black Sea economic waters, the third such attack in two weeks; Kyiv says it aims to cut Russia’s oil revenue, while Moscow calls the strikes piracy

Reuters | 12.10.25

Ukrainian envoy criticizes Netanyahu’s praise for Putin: 'Israel must stand with democracies'

Speaking to ynet, Yevgen Korniychuk slams PM's remarks, citing horrors of war, Moscow's support for Hamas and Hezbollah, and October 7; 'Anyone who has experienced terrorism needs to know who is on right side of history'

Itamar Eichner | 12.09.25

וולודימר זלנסקי דונלד טראמפ ולדימיר פוטין

The Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine imperils the future of the world, and its own

Opinion: Washington’s push for elections and territorial concessions endangers Ukraine’s survival, emboldens Russia and could force future US confrontations with hostile powers

Dan Zamansky | 12.04.25

ביקורם של סגן שר פיתוח הקהילות והטריטוריות האוקראיני ונציג שגרירות אוקראינה בישראל בקיבוץ בארי

Israel, Ukraine to sign reconstruction cooperation deal during Kyiv delegation’s visit

As Ukrainian officials tour kibbutzim hit hardest on Oct. 7, the sides prepare a pact to share expertise on rebuilding communities, infrastructure and post-disaster recovery

Itamar Eichner | 12.04.25

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