Why the Ukrainian ‘Iron Dome analogue’ will not become a panacea — a Ukrainian general explained what is really needed for sky protection
On April 23, 2026, retired Lieutenant General Igor Romanenko, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and founder of the ‘Close the Sky of Ukraine’ fund, stated that Ukraine’s own air defense system based on the principles of Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ cannot become a universal solution to the war […]
Ukraine wants Maccabi Haifa defender in the youth football team — what is already known about Artyom Demchuk
On April 22, 2026, the Israeli Sport5 reported that the Ukrainian Football Association approached the 17-year-old defender of the Maccabi Haifa system, Artem Demchuk, and wants to see him in the Ukrainian youth team. It was this publication that made the story noticeable to a wider audience. However, at the first step, it is important […]
Ukrainian sailors for the Strait of Hormuz: why Kyiv might be involved in a new naval mission far from the Black Sea
While Ukrainian warships cannot return to the Black Sea, part of the Ukrainian fleet has unexpectedly found itself at the center of another strategic plot — a possible international operation in the Strait of Hormuz. We are talking about four Ukrainian Navy minesweepers, which are currently in the UK and, according to The Times (April […]
Where exactly the West failed the test of strength: how Ukraine, Israel, and Iran showed the weakness of democracies
The column by British author Jake Wallis Simons, published in The Telegraph on April 18, 2026, under the headline The West is losing its moral compass, is built around a harsh thesis: The West is increasingly unable to defend free societies when faced with more ruthless, more consistent, and less restrained opponents. The author links […]
Historical Roots of Jewish Surnames in Ukraine: Cultural Ties and Centuries-Old Coexistence — Opinion
Every autumn, the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine becomes a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Jews from all over the world who come to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This event symbolizes not only a religious tradition, but also a deep historical connection between the Jewish people and […]
Students of the Jewish Chernivtsi Lyceum No. 15 ‘ORT’ presented the team ‘Cossacks’ at the ‘Vporiad’ competition within the framework of the all-Ukrainian children’s and youth military-patriotic game ‘Sokil’ (‘Dzhura’)
In Chernivtsi, students of Chernivtsi Lyceum No. 15 “ORT” presented the performance of the team “Kozaky” at the competition “Vporiad” (drill and song review, team drill training) as part of the All-Ukrainian children’s and youth military-patriotic game “Sokil” (“Dzura”). This was reported by the lyceum itself on April 22, 2026, specifically emphasizing that along with […]
Why The Wall Street Journal’s editorial column hit Tom Barrack — and why this story is particularly important for Israel
When an American diplomat starts to sound unlike official Washington An editorial column in The Wall Street Journal launched a harsh critique against Tom Barrack — the US ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria. The main idea of the article is simple and very painful: an American diplomat should defend the policy of […]
Europe tests collective defense amid Trump’s unpredictability — what exactly is being prepared in the EU
Europe is moving away from illusions and starting to test its own readiness In Europe, preparations for possible crises and military scenarios are intensifying, with the focus not only on NATO but also on the EU’s own mutual assistance mechanisms. The reason is the growing concern that under Donald Trump, the US commitment to European […]