Israel, Ukraine, and the price of a word: when honest text starts working for someone else’s hatred
When a journalist writes about war, Israel, Ukraine, Gaza, settler violence, the SBU, the FSB, October 7, or anti-Semitism, they are working not only with facts. They are working with consequences. This is where one of the most painful rifts within the Russian-speaking journalistic community occurs today: can one write the ‘pure truth’ without considering […]
In Ukraine, the EU and UNESCO launched a project to preserve Jewish documentary heritage
“In the context of the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, this initiative will strengthen Ukrainian archives and their ability to preserve and provide access to documentary heritage. The project will foster cooperation between researchers, artists, and journalists.” UNESCO and the EU have launched an important project to preserve Jewish heritage in Ukraine. The initiative includes […]
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Kyiv Day in Tel Aviv: Ukrainian journey to the beloved city will take place on May 31, 2026
On May 31, 2026, Kyiv Day will be celebrated in Tel Aviv. A free event by the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, registration is mandatory. Kyiv moves to Tel Aviv for one day On May 31, an event dedicated to Kyiv Day will take place in Tel Aviv — a celebration of the city […]
Moscow Synagogue, Bortko and the Shadow of Stalin: Why Jews Are Invited into a Foreign Historical Trap
The Moscow Choral Synagogue found itself at the center of a scandal after inviting parishioners to the filming of a four-part film “Stalin” directed by Vladimir Bortko. In an announcement published on May 16, 2026, on the synagogue’s social media, it was stated that the filming would take place on May 31, and extras were […]
Chinese greeting to Trump: why Xi’s victory worries Ukraine and Israel
Donald Trump’s visit to China was supposed to be a demonstration of American strength. According to the White House’s plan, the US president was to arrive in Beijing as a leader capable of speaking toughly with Xi Jinping — about trade, Taiwan, Iran, rare earth metals, and the new architecture of global balance. In reality, […]
In Kamianets-Podilskyi, a monument will be unveiled to Ukrainians who saved Jews during the Holocaust
On May 14, Ukraine commemorates the Day of Remembrance of Ukrainians who saved Jews during World War II. In 2026, this date gained special significance again: in Kamianets-Podilskyi, in Khmelnytskyi region, preparations are underway to unveil a monument to the Righteous Among the Nations — people who risked themselves and their families to save Jews […]
Ukraine is being painted with a ‘Finnish scenario’: JPMorgan explained what an imperfect world with Russia might look like
In its May 2026 report titled “Ukraine Endgame: The Path to an Imperfect Peace,” the American bank JPMorganChase’s Center for Geopolitics described one of the most sensitive options for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to analysts, the most likely model is not a quick victory or complete capitulation, but the so-called “Finnish scenario”: Ukraine […]
Erdogan is assembling a Turkic arc: Turkey wants to speak with the region from a position of strength, not as a supplicant
After visiting Kazakhstan and participating in summits in Turkestan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan effectively outlined a new framework for Ankara’s foreign policy. This is no longer just a diplomatic tour and not ordinary statements after negotiations. Turkey shows that it intends to strengthen its influence in several directions at once: in Central Asia, the […]
Ukrainian Jews have historically spoken Russian. The war is changing this.
Three rabbis were sitting at breakfast in the Tsori Gilod synagogue of this city, discussing Russia’s war against the country where they work in a mix of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Russian. They named their hometowns as Luhansk, Lviv, and Dnipro — the Russian names of Ukrainian cities that made international headlines after Russia’s invasion of […]