Tag: Volodymyr Zelensky
Nationalism goes back into fashion with certain exceptions
All of a sudden, nationalism is back in fashion. The world isn’t just cheering the heroic efforts of Ukrainians to defend their country against an illegal and brutal invasion by Russia. It’s also embracing...
Full Text: Volodomyr Zelensky addresses Israel’s Knesset
Dear Mr. Speaker, members of the Knesset;
Dear Prime Minister Bennett, thank you very much for your support;
Dear members of the Government of the State of Israel, all attendees, guests, people of Israel.
The Ukrainian and...
Biden’s unconscionable empowerment of both Russia and Iran
In his address to the U.S. Congress this week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky told U.S. President Joe Biden in a plea for American air defenses against Russian bombardment from the sky: “You are the leader of...
Jewish lawmakers moved by Zelensky address, mixed on next steps to support Ukraine
After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by video to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday morning, Jewish members were moved by Zelensky’s speech, though expressed slightly varied positions on what to do next.
During...
Bennett speaks with Putin, Zelensky as mediation efforts on war continue
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky separately on Monday as the Israeli leader’s mediation efforts continued.
Bennett spoke with Putin for about an hour-and-a-half with the two...
Bennett speaks with Putin, Zelensky as US announces ban on Russian-oil imports
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the second time in recent days.
According to the Kremlin, Putin discussed with the Israeli leader Moscow’s assessment of the third round of...
Zelensky says that he is disappointed in Israel’s stance on the conflict
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is disappointed in Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s stance on the conflict.
Zelensky, who spoke to reporters at a press conference from a secret location in Kyiv on...
Ukraine passes legislation effectively outlawing anti-Semitism
Ukraine’s parliament passed a law Wednesday defining and banning anti-Semitism. The bill was approved by 283 votes, pending approval by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to enter into force.
“The lack of a clear definition of...
Zelensky announces Ukraine-Israel free-trade agreement to take effect in January
A free trade agreement between Israel and Ukraine will take effect beginning Jan. 1, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky posted on his Twitter account. “Relations between our countries are rising to a new level,” he...
Ukrainian President Zelensky contracts COVID-19, enters hospital for care
Days after announcing to the world that he tested positive for COVID-19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was reportedly hospitalized for care.
According to Reuters, Zelensky made the decision to enter the hospital to better isolate himself...