The collection “Islands of Memory” in Ukrainian, English, and Hebrew: how Buchach unites Ukraine, Israel, and Agnon’s literature
On the western map of Ukraine, there is a city whose name has become a symbol of cultural memory — Buchach. It was here that the future Nobel laureate Shmuel Yosef Agnon was born, a writer who combined Jewish spirituality and European philosophy. A century later, this city resonates again — now as the site […]
History of Israel’s recognition of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people – (2007 – 2025 – ?)
In April 2025, in Jerusalem, in the Wohl Rose Garden (Wohl Rose Garden), between the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the first monument to the victims of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian Holodomor was installed in Israel. The Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was a tragic event in history, during which an artificially created famine organized by […]
The Ambassador of Israel in Ukraine shared what the embroidered shirt means to him
Foreign diplomats in Ukraine joined the celebration of Vyshyvanka Day and shared what this Ukrainian symbol means to them. In the project of the information agency “Interfax-Ukraine” on May 22, 2026, ambassadors from various countries — from Israel to China, Italy, Argentina, Slovenia, Serbia, Mexico, Indonesia, and other states — called the vyshyvanka a sign […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
The Syrian army entered the Turkish training ground — what EFES-2026 changes for Israel and the region
Syria participated in foreign exercises for the first time after Assad Syrian military took part in the international exercises EFES-2026 in Turkey — this became a significant signal for the entire region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. The exercises took place in the Izmir area, including the Gulf of Izmir […]
Two regimes, two names, one face: September 22 is the anniversary of the Soviet-Nazi parade in Brest in 1939 – which paved the way for the outbreak of World War II and the Holocaust
September 22, 1939 an event took place that they still try not to remember in Russia – a joint parade of Nazis and communists in Brest. It was a symbol of cooperation between two totalitarian regimes, which became a dark spot in the history of World War II. It is especially important to realize that […]
Ukraine hit the Kremlin’s oil revenue — even the price surge due to the Middle East doesn’t save Russia’s budget
The Ukrainian campaign of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure is beginning to change the economics of the war. According to the Institute for the Study of War, strikes on refineries and related facilities are already hindering Russia from taking advantage of the rise in global oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. For […]
The US and Iran discuss a framework deal — but for Israel, the main issue remains outside the brackets
The Saudi TV channel Al-Arabiya reported on the morning of May 22, 2026, about a draft framework agreement between the US and Iran. According to the channel, the document is already awaiting approval by the parties, but there is no official confirmation from Washington, Tehran, or other independent sources at the time of publication. That […]
Jewish History and the Maccabean Wars: Ukrainian History Channel Wild Fox Creates 10-Hour Video in Ukrainian
On January 18, 2025, Ukrainian historical channel Wild Fox presented a unique 10-hour stream, entirely dedicated to the history of the Jewish people in ancient times. This project covers events from the Persian king Cyrus II the Great, who allowed the Jews to return to Judea, to the Maccabean Revolt (166-142 BCE), which led to […]