Tag: Ukraine
A quiet crisis in Ukraine
As the pendulum continues to swing between diplomacy and possible conflict in Ukraine, a quiet crisis of human need is spreading out across the country. While not the dramatic stuff of front-page news, it’s...
Why we should care about the fate of Ukraine
It’s difficult to know where exactly the crisis over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine will end. Yet no matter whether Russian President Vladimir Putin seizes more of the former Soviet satellite nation, conquers...
In Jerusalem, Sen. Graham calls for ‘formal mutual defense agreement’ to counter Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) met with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday to discuss the Iranian nuclear threat. Graham also held separate meetings with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid,...
Jerusalem maintains delicate balancing act over Russia-Ukraine tensions
The perceived Western European notion that a major war cannot again occur on the continent is quickly dissipating as Russia continues to threaten war with Ukraine. Even with the flurry of diplomatic activity on...
Blinken: The stakes of Ukraine-Russia situation are of global consequence
At a crucial moment for U.S. President Joe Biden’s foreign policy, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken held a virtual policy session with an Atlanta synagogue on Monday night, where tensions regarding a possible Russian...
Israelis in Kyiv asked to contact Foreign Ministry amid Ukraine-Russia tensions
Israel’s Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Embassy in Kyiv have asked Israelis in the country to provide them with contact information, apparently in preparation for a possible military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. Some...
NATO reinforces eastern Europe, puts troops on standby as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise
NATO has reportedly sent additional ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe and placed thousands of troops on standby over the buildup of Russian forces on the border with Ukraine.
According to the U.S. Department...
Israeli ministries meet to plan possible airlift of Ukrainian Jews if Russia attacks
Top Israeli government officials and leaders of Jewish organizations held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the possibility of evacuating Jews from Ukraine if Russia invades.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been amassing troops at...
Third annual Kyiv Jewish Forum expected to reach half a million viewers worldwide
Celebrating 30 years of official diplomatic relations between Israel and Ukraine, the third annual Kyiv Jewish Forum—set to take place over two days starting this Wednesday—will be held online due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions....
Israeli company sets up vertical farms in retail stores in Russia, Ukraine
Vertical Field, an Israeli agro-technology company that develops vertical farming systems, announced partnerships with major retail chains in Russia (Magnit) and Ukraine (Varus).
As part of the joint venture, Vertical Field—owned by Israeli businessman Mikhael...