Ukraine

Lapid: Russia’s moves to shut Jewish Agency offices could be 'grave' for relations with Israel

Israel has formed a delegation to hold talks with Russia following a legal move to shutter the agency’s offices

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July 25, 2022 13:54

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the National Space Centre construction site in Moscow on February 27, 2022. (Photo by Sergei GUNEYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI GUNEYEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)

Kremlin moves to shut Moscow branch of Jewish Agency in ‘deplorable and offensive’ move

The action against the agency that oversees immigration to Israel is seen as retaliation for Jerusalem’s stance on Ukraine

By Ben Bloch

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July 21, 2022 18:19

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during their meeting, in Sochi, on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Yevgeny BIYATOV / Sputnik / AFP) (Photo by YEVGENY BIYATOV/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

An Exodus for our times – the Jews fleeing Ukraine for Israel

BBC presenter Tim Samuels hears refugees’ powerful stories and sees what awaits them in their new home

By Tim Samuels

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June 30, 2022 10:53

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Team Russia no longer competing in Tel Aviv Maccabiah Games

Athletes from Russia and Belarus who have made Aliyah to Israel will still be able to compete under a special flag

By Ben Bloch

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June 29, 2022 11:01

The Russian delegation take part in the opening ceremony of the 20th Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem. Thousands of competitors from all over the world will take part in the 20th Maccabiah Games, dubbed the 'Jewish Olympics'. July 06, 2017. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** îëáéä àöèãéåï èãé çâéâé çåââéí ñôåøè éäåãé éäåãéí îùç÷é îëáéä ä 20 èåø÷éä

We used Chanukah candles to light the darkness in Mariupol siege

Some Jews have discovered their faith for the first time in their lives in the Ukrainian war

By Felix Pope

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June 23, 2022 11:22

We used Chanukah candles to light the darkness in Mariupol siege

By Nick Cohen

The Eye of Sauron is on Ukraine and it’s coming for us next

If Russia wins, we will have to live with the consequences for decades. Those will include a genuine fear of war, which will mean huge defence spending — and psychological costs

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June 16, 2022 14:02

The Eye of Sauron is on Ukraine and it’s coming for us next

‘Our president’s Jewish... So what?’ say the fighters for a modern Ukraine

Security expert Jonathan Spyer discovers the real reason why soldiers are serving on the Donbas battlefields

By Jonathan Spyer

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June 16, 2022 10:49

‘Our president’s Jewish... So what?’ say the fighters for a modern Ukraine

Moscow’s Chief Rabbi exiled in Israel amid 'pressure' to support Ukraine invasion

Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt was reportedly approached by the Kremlin and the FSB and put under 'pressure' to support the invasion of Ukraine

By Ben Bloch

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June 9, 2022 16:33

Moscow’s Chief Rabbi exiled in Israel amid 'pressure' to support Ukraine invasion

While conflict in Donbas ramps up again, the mood in Ukraine's capital is grim yet defiant

Suggestions that Ukraine should offer to cede territory in return for peace are greeted with scorn

By Paul Cainer

6 min read

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June 9, 2022 12:18

While conflict in Donbas ramps up again, the mood in Ukraine's capital is grim yet defiant

Dancing for Ukraine: Ballet Company made up of refugees from the war to perform Giselle at the London Coliseum

Israeli rescue expert builds vital Ukraine supplies ‘bridge’

Former Mossad chief says Israel’s worst threats come from 'within'

Children in Ukraine and Russia enjoy stories together in London mum's online book club

Building bridges: Mill Hill US hosts drop-in afternoon for Ukrainian refugees

Appeal to build headstone for the grave of author behind searing Babyn Yar account

Israeli president attempts to calm tensions with Russia over Jewish Agency row

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Dancing for Ukraine: Ballet Company made up of refugees from the war to perform Giselle at the London Coliseum

Israeli rescue expert builds vital Ukraine supplies ‘bridge’

Former Mossad chief says Israel’s worst threats come from 'within'

Children in Ukraine and Russia enjoy stories together in London mum's online book club

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Appeal to build headstone for the grave of author behind searing Babyn Yar account

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Lapid: Russia’s moves to shut Jewish Agency offices could be 'grave' for relations with Israel

Kremlin moves to shut Moscow branch of Jewish Agency in ‘deplorable and offensive’ move

An Exodus for our times – the Jews fleeing Ukraine for Israel

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The Eye of Sauron is on Ukraine and it’s coming for us next

‘Our president’s Jewish... So what?’ say the fighters for a modern Ukraine

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While conflict in Donbas ramps up again, the mood in Ukraine's capital is grim yet defiant