“Russia did this in the Black Sea.” Ukraine is ready to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

On April 2, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha stated that Kyiv is ready to join international efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, Iran’s actions in this strategic hub increasingly resemble the tactics that Russia previously used in the Black Sea. The statement was made on April … Read more

When Anti-Semitism Becomes the Language of Politics Again: How Attacks on Israel Changed the Post-Soviet Space

After October 7, 2023, and then against the backdrop of subsequent Israeli military operations, anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli rhetoric sharply intensified in the post-Soviet space. What initially appeared as a set of marginal outbursts by minor propagandists over time turned into a noticeable element of public discourse — especially in Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and parts … Read more

Kellogg proposed creating a new alliance with Ukraine as an alternative to NATO

Criticism of NATO and proposal of an alternative During a recent television appearance, General Kellogg criticized Alliance allies for their stance on the conflict in Iran, calling the organization “cowardly”. In his opinion, the United States should rethink existing partnerships and consider the possibility of leaving the bloc. “NATO is turning into cowards. Perhaps we … Read more

Loans in Israel without illusions: how GBT Global support works and in which cases it really helps

Financial issues in Israel are rarely simple — especially for repatriates, self-employed individuals, families with non-standard income, or people with problematic credit histories. The banking system is strictly formalized, automated, and leaves almost no room for dialogue. As a result, even those who formally “did everything right” may receive a refusal. This is where the … Read more

Garik Korogodsky in Israel: an original stand-up by the Ukrainian blogger and businessman in May 2026 – Tel Aviv (28), Haifa (31), Ashdod (29)

Writer, bestselling author, philanthropist, and flamboyant Ukrainian businessman takes the stage with an original stand-up that is hard to fit into the genre’s framework. At the end of May 2026, Garik Korogodsky will take the stage in Israel for the first time with a program that organizers call ‘Non-classical Stand-Up – Prolonged Jump.’ The tour … Read more

NYT: The bet on rebellion did not work – how the secret calculation of the US and Israel for an internal explosion in Iran turned into a protracted war

Before the start of the war against Iran in Washington and Jerusalem, as reported on March 22, 2026, by The New York Times, there was a calculation not only for military pressure but also for a quick internal collapse of the regime. It was assumed that strikes on the top of the system, intelligence operations, … Read more

“Iron Swords” in Ukrainian: why Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas was released in Ukraine at the most precise moment

The Ukrainian edition of Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas appeared not just in time, but almost symbolically accurately. Against the backdrop of a new round of war with Iran, proxy warfare, and Israel’s right to self-defense, this book becomes not only a chronicle of October 7 but also a tool for explaining … Read more

Ukrainian soldier learns of his Jewish roots and undergoes circumcision after tragedy at the front

While the attention of the Israeli public is focused on the confrontation between Israel and Iran, the war in Ukraine does not subside. Russian missiles continue to strike Ukrainian cities, destroying both civilians and civilian infrastructure. But amid the destruction, losses, and anxiety, there are also stories that inspire — especially for the Jewish community, … Read more

The grand opening of the exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: from Antiquity to 1939” took place in Bila Tserkva

On March 2, 2026, the ceremonial opening of the traveling exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: From Antiquity to 1939” took place at the Bila Tserkva Regional Museum, organized by the Canadian non-governmental organization ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’ (UJE). The exhibition highlights the centuries-old history of relations between Ukrainians and Jews—from the first mentions of Jewish communities … Read more