In Russia, the possible nationalization of Israeli citizen Fridman’s share in ‘Kyivstar’ was called crossing red lines. Are there any left?

Ukraine is once again discussing the possible seizure of the economic interests of Russian entrepreneurs in Kyivstar. The main reason is the decision of the European Union on September 22, 2026, to exclude Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list. A native of Lviv, holding citizenships of Russia and Israel, he retained a stake in an … Read more

Israeli footballer Alexey Talpa chose the Ukrainian national team: goal for the national team, service in the IDF, and problems at Maccabi Netanya

On October 5, 2026, 19-year-old footballer of the Israeli club Maccabi Netanya, Aleksei Talpa (אלכסיי טלפה), scored a goal in his first match for the Ukraine U-21 youth team against Albania. A year before that, he played for Israel U-19. Now the midfielder represents the country of his birth, continues to play in the Israeli … Read more

Iran, with the help of Russia, has created a network of thousands of companies to purchase weapons bypassing sanctions – Reuters published an investigation

Iran, with the help of Russia and China, continues to receive military components, explosives, and equipment for the production of missiles and drones, despite international sanctions and the American naval blockade. The purchases are backed by a network of more than 5,000 structures linked to the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic. Through one … Read more

Jewish chaplain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yakov Sinyakov visited Ukrainian soldiers near Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, and Pokrovsk

On October 30, 2026, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine reported on Rabbi Yakov Sinyakov’s trip to Ukrainian servicemen in the east of the country. The chaplain visited the areas of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, and the Pokrovske direction, met with the fighters, provided spiritual support, and delivered humanitarian aid. Author: Lev Varshavsky, NANews. Sinyakov did … Read more

Video: UA Code. Olga Brodskaya is the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Israeli community “Prostir”

In the new episode of the channel UA Code — an interesting interview with Olga Brodskaya, the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Jewish community “Prostir” in Tel Aviv. The video was published on March 12, 2025, in the series “Know Our People” Episode No. 4. Olga Brodskaya Host, editing – Elena Ginzburg. Filming, sound – … Read more

An international conference “Memory of the Holocaust: Lessons from the Past for the Future” was held in Odessa

On October 21, 2026, an international conference “Memory of the Holocaust: Lessons from the Past for the Future” was held in Odessa. The event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the All-Ukrainian Association of Jews – former prisoners of ghettos and Nazi concentration camps. In the city, which is currently under Russian shelling, Holocaust … Read more

A monument to Vladimir Jabotinsky will appear in Odessa: the commission has already made a decision

The Historical and Toponymic Commission of the Odessa City Council unanimously supported the initiative to establish a monument-bust in the city to the outstanding Odessan, writer, poet, and one of the leaders of the Zionist movement Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky, without whom it is impossible to imagine the political history of the future State of Israel. … Read more

Russia hit Kyiv again: a deceased woman, injured students, and the closed Southern Bridge

In the evening of October 26 and the night of October 27, 2026, the Russian army attacked Kyiv twice with ballistic missiles. A 46-year-old woman was killed, and at least 14 people were injured. University buildings, student dormitories, hospitals, residential buildings, and metro infrastructure were damaged. The Southern Bridge over the Dnipro was closed to … Read more