Judaica returns to the Ukrainian poster: an exhibition on memory, culture, and living heritage opens in Kyiv

This is not a classic news story from Israel, but these are the kinds of stories that are important for the Israeli reader: a warring Ukraine shows that even under attack, it continues to live, develop the Jewish community, support culture, and turn memory into a living conversation between generations. In the gallery “Fiddler on … Read more

The Kremlin scares Kyiv with the ‘Oreshnik’, but fears the consequences of a strike itself

Russia is once again trying to play on the fear surrounding possible strikes on Kyiv. After attacks on Russian oil refineries, energy facilities, and military-industrial targets, Moscow has intensified its rhetoric and begun threatening Ukraine with new strikes on the capital. But behind the Kremlin’s loud statements may lie not confidence, but a nervous reaction. … Read more

A night of massive terror in Ukraine: Russia struck with “Kinzhal”, “Oreshnik”, and drones: why Russian terror did not break Ukraine again

The night of May 24, 2026, became one of the hardest for Kyiv since the beginning of the full-scale war. Russia launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine — with missiles of various types, ballistics, and hundreds of drones. The main target was once again the capital. The strikes did not hit military parades or … Read more

Alexander Filippenko in Israel: “Where is the exit? Where is the road?” — an evening of theater, memory, and personal choice – in October 2026

Alexander Filippenko, one of the most recognizable theater and film actors, will perform in Israel in the fall of 2026 with the program “Where is the Exit? Where is the Road?” The tour will take place in Netanya, Ashdod, Haifa, and Tel Aviv. This is not an ordinary creative evening and not a standard meeting … Read more

‘Ordanash’: pro-Russian resources dispute the legacy of the Golden Horde with Kazakhstan

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, Identity,” which took place in Astana on May 19-20, 2026. In his speech, he called the Golden Horde one of the largest and most influential empires of Eurasia, emphasizing its role in the … Read more

Lukashenko calls Zelensky, but Kyiv chooses to talk with Tikhanovskaya

On May 22, 2026, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Kyiv expects a visit from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, in the near future. This came immediately after Alexander Lukashenko’s words about his alleged readiness to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss ‘Belarusian-Ukrainian relations.’ For Ukraine, this is not just … Read more

Results of the meeting between Putin and Xi: A threat to Ukraine, a signal to Israel, a challenge to Trump

Vladimir Putin’s visit to China became one of the rare foreign trips of the Russian president in almost five years of full-scale war against Ukraine. He arrived in Beijing with a large delegation, loud statements about partnership, and the usual demonstration of closeness with Xi Jinping. But behind the beautiful picture remained Moscow’s old problem: … Read more

The wooden synagogue from a Transcarpathian village will come to life in the Uzhgorod museum – the return of the memory of the Jewish community of Transcarpathia

What sounds like “moving a house” is actually returning a voice to the community. In 2025, the wooden synagogue from the village of Velyki Komiaty will be moved to the Transcarpathian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Uzhhorod (Uzhhorod Skansen). This was announced on September 18, 2025, by the United Jewish Community of Ukraine … Read more