Russia will supply Iran with 500 Verba MANPADS: €500 million contract after war with Israel — FT data
Iran has signed a contract with Russia for the supply of hundreds of portable anti-aircraft missile systems ‘Verba’. The deal amount is about 495–500 million euros. This was reported on February 22, 2026, by the Financial Times, citing leaked Russian documents. This is the largest purchase of air defense systems by Tehran after last year’s […]
Prayer for Ukraine at the Wailing Wall: 30-meter flag in Jerusalem and the fourth year of solidarity – February 22, 2026 – photo
On February 22, 2026, in Jerusalem, at the Western Wall, a prayer for Ukraine took place. The initiators were the Israeli Friends of Ukraine together with the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel. The event took place on a sunny day, gathering diplomats, representatives of the Ukrainian community, and Israelis who came to […]
Scandal at the Olympics in Milan and Cortina: Israel withdrew its own bobsleigh team due to an attempted deception
The Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina ended prematurely for the Israeli bobsleigh team. The team was disqualified by the decision of the Israeli Olympic Committee itself after a scandal related to an attempt at an improper athlete substitution. The story became one of the most discussed for the Israeli delegation at the 2026 […]
February 22, 1985: How Israel Abandoned the Lira and Switched to the Shekel — A Decision That Changed the Country’s Economy
On February 22, 1985, Israel officially abandoned the Israeli lira and switched to a new currency — the shekel. This was not just a technical update of banknotes, but an element of large-scale economic stabilization in conditions of hyperinflation. At that time, the country was in a deep financial crisis. Inflation was measured in hundreds […]
Israeli plays under sirens in Ukraine: Tomer Yosefi on alarms, ‘Patriots’, and life in shelter
Israeli midfielder Tomer Yosefi, playing for the Ukrainian club ‘Polissya’ Zhytomyr, spoke about everyday life under air raid alerts. According to him, sirens sound almost regularly, and team players are forced to go down to shelter for two hours or more. The interview was featured in the podcast ‘Shaar ha-Zahav’. The context is the ongoing […]
Zelensky, Putin, and a possible summit with Trump: US talks about ‘chances for a breakthrough’
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin may take place in the coming weeks. Washington does not rule out a trilateral format with the participation of Donald Trump. The possible summit was announced by the US President’s special representative Steve Witkoff in an interview with Fox News. The statement came against the backdrop of the […]
From February 23, Ukrainian STB begins airing the Israeli series ‘Prisoners of War’ in a special broadcast block for the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
On February 23, the TV channel STB begins the Ukrainian TV premiere of the Israeli series “Prisoners of War” (original title — “Hatufim”). This is a story about the return of soldiers after 17 years of captivity and what happens to them and their families afterward. The project at the time became an international event […]
Ukraine and Israel in the 2026 World Army Rankings: What Position Does the Armed Forces of Ukraine Hold and Why Is It Important
Ukraine ranked 20th in the Global Firepower military strength ranking in 2026. Israel also entered the top thirty, remaining one of the key players in the Middle East. For the region and for the Israeli audience, this is not just statistics — it is a matter of real balance of power. According to Global Firepower, […]
Iran does not yield under military pressure: Whitcoff’s statement on Trump’s reaction and negotiation prospects
On February 22, 2026, the US President’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, stated in a late-night interview with Fox News that Donald Trump does not understand why Iran is not making concessions despite the massive military pressure from Washington. The discussion is about the negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program, which have […]
Night of February 22: massive strike with ‘Zircons’ and ‘Iskanders’ on Ukraine — what is known about the consequences
On the night of February 22, 2026, Russian troops launched one of the largest combined strikes in recent months. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, dozens of missiles of various types and almost three hundred strike drones were launched over the territory of Ukraine. The attack targeted peaceful cities and […]