Ukraine

Kyiv chief rabbi on Holocaust remembrance: ‘We must not live inside it' - interview

Speaking with The Media Line on Holocaust Remembrance Day, Markovitch said he sees it as a responsibility. “This is something I live with,” he said. “Something I feel.” 

RABBI JONATHAN Markovitch celebrating Passover with his community.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, March 25, 2026.

Zelensky signs law criminalizing antisemitism, making it punishable by up to eight years in prison

THE RUSSIAN Navy’s landing ship ‘Caesar Kunikov’ sails in the Bosphorus near Istanbul earlier this month on its way to the Mediterranean Sea.

Ukraine seeks answers from Israel after Russian shadow fleet ship docks in Haifa

P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone is displayed at an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers in an undisclosed location in Ukraine

Ukraine’s drone revolution is transforming the landscape of the ground war - analysis


Ukraine downed Iranian drones in Middle East during Iran war, Zelensky claims

In recent years, Ukrainian drone-makers have unveiled and combat-tested several drone interceptors that can sometimes be 3D-printed and cost significantly less than traditional air defense systems.

Prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine hadn’t invested in drone technology, but now it is considered to be a master of drone warfare.

What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment

Hezbollah is increasingly deploying FPV explosive drones against IDF forces, drawing on tactics seen in Ukraine, raising concerns over Israel’s preparedness for the evolving threat.

 A drone carries a Hezbollah flag, May 21, 2023

Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night

Influenced by the palettes of Rubens, Klimt, Vrubel, and especially El Greco, Betuel executes deeply Jewish paintings in both figurative and abstract styles.

SIMON BETUEL in his home studio.

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelensky agrees

Putin's announcement was similar to a 30-hour ceasefire he ordered last year. Each side accused the other of violating it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured April 7, 2026.

Russia provided Iran with list of Israeli energy targets, Ukrainian intelligence finds - exclusive

According to the findings, the targeted sites were divided into three categories based on their strategic importance.

Flames rise at the Bazan refinery in Haifa after it was hit by an Iranian missile, March 30, 2026.

Jewish Ukrainians celebrate Passover despite ongoing war with Russia

Chief Rabbi and Chabad shliach Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, along with his son Rabbi Ariel Markovitch, held a series of events at the beginning of Passover, aimed at reaching every Jew in Kyiv.

KYIV'S CHIEF Rabbi, Yonatan Markovitch, with his congregation.

Zelensky’s Syria visit symbolizes new future for Middle East diplomacy - analysis

Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to Syria marks a symbolic step toward a peaceful future, fostering cooperation between Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine despite regional conflicts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) in Damascus, April 5, 2026.

Zelensky, Sharaa meet to discuss security cooperation in light of Iran war

It was the Ukrainian leader's first trip to Syria since diplomatic relations were re-established at the end of last year following the fall of Syria's long-time strongman Bashar al-Assad.

krainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) on April 5, 2026.

Trump threatened to halt Ukraine aid unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition - report

Trump threatened to stop supplying military equipment to NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which procures weapons for Ukraine and is funded by European nations.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Kennedy Center board members in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 16, 2026.

Between Kyiv and Riyadh: The Middle East and Ukraine on the same front - opinion

We are witnessing an accelerated process of building new alliances, based not only on geography but on common interests.

A Ukrainian soldier takes part in a final tactical exercise on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, held at a British Army training camp in East Anglia, Britain, February 24, 2026.