Pensions in occupation: The Russian Federation may appropriate payments of deceased Ukrainians
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, there remains a risk of illegal receipt of Ukrainian pensions. This was stated by former Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Oksana Zholnovych, pointing to a scheme where payments can be withdrawn even after the recipient’s death. This is not about isolated incidents, but a systemic threat to […]
In 2026, peace is not expected in Ukraine, as confirmed by the results of the Munich conference
Munich Conference – Course for Continuing the War. The events at the Munich Security Conference are making adjustments to forecasts regarding the duration of the current Russian-Ukrainian war. It should be noted here that the US, which acted as an antagonist in Munich, is clearly interested in some prolongation of negotiations. Trump needs a victory […]
“Hatufim” (חטופים): Israeli drama about captives reaches Ukrainian viewers — screening at Veteran Hub, Ukrainian dubbing and broadcast on STB ahead
In the Kyiv Veteran Hub (Ukrainian public organization and support space for veterans, military personnel, and their families), a pre-screening of the Israeli series “Hatufim” (“חטופים”) took place. After the first episode, the audience stayed in the hall — a discussion began about returning from captivity, long adaptation, and why families often find themselves on […]
Women at the doors of the rabbinate: a decision awaited for years
On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Religious Affairs published a standard notice for exam registration for the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Formally — routine, another set, familiar bureaucracy. But the text contained something that was recently considered impossible: not only men can submit documents. The news was first detailed by Haaretz. For a system […]
Russia plugs the front with foreigners: what do the new loss figures mean
Statements from Western ministers increasingly sound the same: Moscow’s personnel attrition rates exceed its replenishment capabilities. Against this backdrop, the very structure of the army is changing — the share of mercenaries and contractors from abroad is growing. This was stated in a conversation with Bloomberg by the head of the British Ministry of Defense […]
“The Jewish State: On February 14, 1896, a book was published in Vienna and Leipzig that changed not the tone of discussions, but the direction of history
Herzl wrote a plan that became a state half a century later On February 14, 1896, a book was published in Vienna and Leipzig that changed not the tone of discussions, but the direction of history. It was the work of Theodor Herzl “The Jewish State“. The author spoke to the reader not in the […]
Russia uses the Olympic Games as a tool of disinformation regarding Ukraine, sources report
Russia uses the Winter Olympic Games to spread disinformation, focusing on the Ukrainian team, reports Tagesschau. “The Winter Olympic Games in Italy are now in the spotlight of the whole world. However, not all photos, videos, and information coming to us from the Olympic Village and competition venues withstand scrutiny. Especially members of the Ukrainian […]
“Go home”: Zelensky on Russians in the West — and why this conversation still concerns Israel
In the Ukrainian agenda, a topic has resurfaced that usually isn’t about the front or weapons, but about money, passports, and a comfortable life ‘somewhere out there.’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said firmly in a February 15, 2026 interview: if people are connected to the regime in Moscow but arrange their lives in democratic countries, […]
In 2025, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased significantly, reports the Guardian
In 2025, there was a sharp increase in the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine as a result of Russian attacks. According to The Guardian, the number of deaths increased by 26% compared to the previous year. As a result of shelling in 2025, 2,248 civilians were killed and 12,493 were injured. This indicates that […]
When import is no longer a guarantee: food security-2026 and the new calculation of states
The material is prepared based on a publication on the Israeli site zavit3.co.il, where the global shift from import dependency to local production strategy is analyzed. The world has lived too long with the feeling that the distance from a Ukrainian field to a family’s plate in Haifa is merely a matter of logistics. Cheaper, […]