In Ukraine, state policy against anti-Semitism is entering a new phase. On April 14, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky signed law No. 2037-IX, which introduces criminal liability for manifestations of anti-Semitism and strengthens punishment depending on the severity of the act — from fines and restriction of freedom to imprisonment for up to eight years. This was … Read more
The leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group “Hezbollah,” Naim Qassem, urged the Lebanese government to reject the talks with Israel scheduled for tomorrow, calling them “unnecessary.” This was reported by CNN. “We reject negotiations with the Israeli organization,” Qassem stated. He added that such discussions are “useless” and require the agreement and consensus of … Read more
Who invented beer and how did this drink influence the emergence of the first cities? The history of beer, ancient recipes, and unexpected facts about its role in the development of human civilization. Who invented beer and when Many, when thinking of beer, imagine pubs or German festivals. However, this drink is much older. According … Read more
The defense of Azovstal lasted from March 18 to May 16, 2022, on the territory of the Mariupol Metallurgical Plant “Azovstal”. It took place as part of the battle for Mariupol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces besieged the plant for a long time, and on May 16, 2022, the Ukrainian garrison surrendered … Read more
Aaron David Gordon – Ukrainian Jew, philosopher and ideologist of working Zionism. His ideas inspired the youth in Alia and the creation of kibbutsev in Palestine. The history of the path from the Zhytomyr region to Dgania in our constant column “Jews from Ukraine“. Childhood and youth in Troyanov Aaron David Gordon Born on June … Read more
In the New York Times article from April 12, 2026, a harsh but increasingly discussed thesis is voiced: the wars in Ukraine and around Iran are already difficult to perceive as completely isolated crises. They are increasingly described as interconnected theaters of one large confrontation, where not only armies and states collide, but also models … Read more
On April 12, 2026, the third round of US-Iran negotiations concluded in Islamabad without reaching an agreement. After 21 hours of discussions, the delegations departed, and the key disagreements remained unchanged: Washington demands strict guarantees from Tehran on the nuclear issue, while Iran accuses the US of excessive demands and a lack of realism. For … Read more
Kyiv no longer hides: Ukrainian drone warfare experience is already working beyond the country’s borders Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly confirmed for the first time what experts had been discussing for weeks: Ukrainian military personnel participated in operations in the Middle East and helped shoot down Iranian Shahed drones in several countries in the region … Read more
Chernikhovsky was born in Mikhailovka (Taurida Governorate), now the urban-type settlement of Mikhailovka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. On August 20, 2020, a commemorative plaque for Chernikhovsky was unveiled on the building of the Mikhailovka Local History Museum (Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine). On March 1, 2022, Mikhailovka was occupied by Russian aggressors. Do you know who adorns the … Read more
Israeli épée wrote a new page in Rio The Israeli junior épée team achieved a result that can already be considered historic for national fencing. On the night from Thursday to Friday, the team won silver medals at the Junior World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, for the first time in history climbing the world … Read more
