The story of Dmitry Fialka, a children’s coach of “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” who died defending Ukraine in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
He was born in Lviv, became an Israeli citizen, coached children at “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” served in the IDF, and then returned to Ukraine — and to a war that was not of his choosing. He voluntarily joined the “Right Sector”, helped train recruits, later signed a contract with the UAF and commanded a platoon […]
How Musk’s Disabling of Starlink Turns the Russian Army into a Blind Cripple
In the Z-segment of the internet, a characteristic howl has been heard since the morning of February 5, 2026. Grinding, hysteria, curses. “Betrayal,” “Musk sold out,” “the Ukrainians pushed through” — a standard set that is heard from afar and easily recognized by intonation. But sometimes, through the noise, a rare and unexpectedly sane thought […]
“Masks” and People’s Artist of Ukraine Boris Barsky in Israel in February 2026 – the comedy “Romeo and Juliet”
🎭 Announcement: “Masks Show — Romeo and Juliet” — in Israel! The famous Odessa theater “Masks” returns with a tour in Israel with an updated version of the cult production “Romeo and Juliet” — an incredible, bright, funny, and deeply human comedy created based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. In the lead role — People’s Artist of […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yevhen “Benya” Yatsyna, the youngest Ukrainian “cyborg” who died in January 2015 defending Donetsk airport
In Ukraine, January 20 is observed as the Day of Remembrance for the Defenders of Donetsk Airport. It marks the anniversary of the end of the battles for the airfield. The events of those days became an important milestone in the modern history of the country. The battles for the Donetsk Airport lasted from May […]
Not rockets and not tanks: how Israel and Ukraine defend themselves on the environmental front
War and climate no longer exist separately from security policy. For Ukraine, environmental security today is not a secondary “green” topic, but a direct element of national survival. The damage from hostilities is not only destroyed cities but also poisoned rivers, degraded soils, destroyed ecosystems, the consequences of which stretch for decades. Environmental security is […]
Exchange rate of allies for cash: why Washington once again chooses short-term gain – opinion
There is a feeling that the United States repeatedly appears as a country that abandons those to whom it gave promises yesterday. This is about perception — external, global. And today it works against the US no less than real decisions. Author — Valeriy Pekar, lecturer at Kyiv-Mohyla Business School.The original post was published on […]
Liberation of Kherson on November 11, 2022: How an “ATB” truck with an Israeli driver became a symbol of the city’s return to Ukraine
Touching footage remembered by all of Ukraine: Exactly three years ago, the Defense Forces liberated Kherson. On November 11, 2022, Ukrainian troops entered the city, where they were greeted by locals with blue and yellow flags — the very ones that had been hidden from the occupiers. These fearless people immediately showed Putin’s army that […]
About “moral degenerates”: Israel in the headline and Russia in priority: why FIFA President Infantino really looks “strange”
Sybiga reminded Infantino that 679 Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play football because Russia killed them. FIFA President Gianni Infantino trapped himself by trying to combine the incompatible: defending Israel from a boycott while simultaneously calling for Russia’s return to international football. This combination makes his position not just controversial, but […]
From occupied Lugansk to Israel: the story of a Ukrainian teacher who continues to teach mathematics online to her students from Haifa
The story of Maya Rybnikova: from occupied Lugansk to Haifa. A significant event for the Ukrainian diaspora took place in Haifa, in the heart of Israel. The Embassy of Ukraine handed over the state award on December 19, 2024 “Honored Teacher of Ukraine” Maya Rybnikova is a math teacher from Russian-occupied Severodonetsk. This award is […]
Ukraine has not broken: society is ready for a long war, does not believe in a “quick peace,” and considers territorial concessions an unacceptable price – KIIS survey
War of attrition, massive missile strikes, cold winter, power and heating outages, economic pressure — all of this was supposed, according to Moscow’s calculations, to undermine Ukrainian society. The logic was simple and familiar: increase the suffering of the civilian population, provoke fatigue, split society, and force the authorities to seek “peace at any cost.” […]
Mordechai Kreuser: an Israeli citizen who has been feeding internally displaced people free kosher meals in Ukraine for 3 years – video
“This is my way of saying thank you to G-d that we have food and shelter,” – says Mordechai. The story of Mordechai Kreuser is a shining example of human solidarity and selflessness. An Israeli citizen who came to Transcarpathia to revive the Jewish community became a savior for thousands of Ukrainian immigrants. For the […]
Ukraine recognized the IRGC as a terrorist organization – Zelensky
Ukraine has taken a step that directly affects the security not only of Eastern Europe but also of the Middle East. The country’s authorities have recognized the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization — at the state level and without reservations. Now it would be “decent” for Israel to recognize Putin […]
He returned from Israel and died defending Ukraine
A mournful and painful news has come to the Ukrainian community: on the front line, the Defender of Ukraine, Lieutenant Kirill Evgenyevich Slepukhov — commander of the second crew of the electronic intelligence station of the battalion’s unmanned systems maneuver group, has died. His life ended on January 25, 2026, during a combat mission near […]
In Zhytomyr, the memory of the Jewish hero — defender of Ukraine Maksym-Wolf Bulygin was honored: a memorial plaque was unveiled at the “Or Avner” lyceum.
“Bright memory to Maksym Bulygin. We remember. We respect. We will not forget. Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Blessed is the True Judge“, – from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. On January 20, 2026, in Zhytomyr, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Maksym Bulygin — a […]
Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem Post
On January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: […]
How Israeli RADA RPS-42 radars help protect the skies in Ukraine from 2023
Israel, from the very beginning of the full-scale war, took a cautious position regarding military assistance to Ukraine. Officially, Jerusalem refused to supply Kyiv with lethal weapons, fearing deterioration of relations with Moscow for a number of reasons — which are not the subject of this article. Nevertheless, under pressure from Western allies and against […]
Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Hasid” received the international IPA award: what is known about the fighter and why he was recognized
International Police Association awarded a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer The International Police Association (IPA), uniting law enforcement officers from more than 70 countries, awarded its medal to an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid”. This was reported by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and the publication […]
Israel refuses Russian grain, including that stolen from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and changes its grain course under pressure from Washington
Israel’s decision to stop importing Russian wheat — including grain exported from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine — goes far beyond a trade dispute. It is a step that primarily hits the economy of Putin’s Russia and its ability to finance the war, even if it means higher prices for Israeli consumers. Jerusalem and Washington, […]
Donbass as a trap in negotiations: why the Russian Federation demands “withdrawal of troops” and why everything hinges on Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
At the end of January 2026, a thesis resurfaced in the Ukrainian information field, which Moscow regularly brings to the negotiating tables: “withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territory of Donbas”. At first glance, this sounds like another ultimatum, but in an analytical column by military observer Alexander Kovalenko, the emphasis is placed on something […]
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, […]