“Holy Land” and Other Nicknames of the World: Why Israel Found Itself at the Center of the Cultural Ranking
Israel has entered the international list of unofficial country names — a kind of cultural ranking where countries are represented not by formal names, but by established nicknames. These definitions are not artificially invented: they have historically formed and become entrenched in public consciousness through religion, geography, mythology, and mass culture. This is not about […]
Trump once again turns to Jared Kushner for help in complex diplomacy in Gaza and Ukraine
Washington awoke to the second term of U.S. President Donald Trump already in a different power configuration. One of the key players of his first administration formally remained outside government positions, focusing on business. But in practice, he once again found himself at the epicenter of foreign policy. This refers to Jared Kushner. Almost a […]
The fugitive Ukrainian corrupt official Mindich was found in Israel – journalists managed to take his photo on December 21, 2025
On December 21, 2025, businessman Timur Mindich was spotted in Israel. Journalists managed to capture his presence, but the details of this episode have not yet been disclosed. The story has gained wide resonance against the backdrop of the ongoing anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine. Mindich’s figure is closely linked to one of the most high-profile […]
An American director finds the light of Hanukkah in Kyiv during the war in Ukraine
Director and producer Andrew Cohen, currently residing in Geneva, arrived in Ukraine to shoot a documentary about life in wartime conditions. Last Sunday, amidst a busy schedule, he visited Jewish communities and, despite all the difficulties, encountered what became a true Hanukkah miracle for him. Meeting with Rabbi Rothman When Cohen stayed at a Kyiv […]
Israel and Nuclear War: The Need for a Strict Theory to Understand the Situation
Against the backdrop of modern challenges to national security, theory plays a crucial role in preventing nuclear conflicts. Although nuclear war has not yet occurred, a scientific approach and theoretical research are of great importance for developing well-founded solutions in the face of global threats. The Necessity of a Scientific Approach to Nuclear Security What […]
Ukraine demands the return of people deported by Russian occupiers from Sumy region
The abduction of dozens of civilians from the village of Grabovske in the Sumy region by Russian forces has become another episode that Ukraine qualifies as a gross violation of international humanitarian law. Kyiv has publicly appealed to the international community, demanding a legal assessment of the aggressor’s actions and an end to the practice […]
Researchers have proposed a new version of the birthplace of Jesus, based on artifacts
The question of the actual birthplace of Jesus Christ has once again become the focus of scientific and public discussions. The traditional version points to Bethlehem in Judea, but more and more researchers are considering an alternative — a settlement of the same name in Galilee. The classic sources of Christianity — the Gospels of […]
After Ukraine: warning of a new cycle of threats for Europe
Former State Duma deputy Gennady Gudkov stated that in the coming years, Russia might transition to new aggressive actions beyond Ukraine. According to his assessment, the risk for Europe is directly linked to how Moscow will restore resources after the current phase of the war. Gudkov believes that approximately two to two and a half […]
American seizure of tanker off the coast of Venezuela: where is the boundary of international law
The US seized an oil tanker in international waters after it left Venezuela. This was reported by Reuters. The incident has already caused a sharp reaction from Caracas and cast doubt on the legal framework of Washington’s actions outside its jurisdiction. The vessel in question is under the Panamanian flag, which, according to available data, […]
Mar-a-Lago, Iran, and missiles: why Netanyahu is rushing to Trump
The end of December promises to be tense for Israeli politics. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, where, according to American sources, the key topic will be the possible approval of new military actions against Iran. The talks are planned in Florida, at the Mar-a-Lago club, […]
Archive of Darkness: The USA has released thousands of documents on the Jeffrey Epstein case
On December 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released a trove of more than 13,000 documents related to the case of financier Jeffrey Epstein, accused of human trafficking for sexual exploitation. The publication includes photographs, collages, scans of materials, police testimonies, and investigation reports — one of the most extensive packages on the case, […]
The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence lit Hanukkah candles with the Jewish community of Kyiv.
In Kyiv, at the Jewish Community Center “Beit Menachem,” the third candle of Hanukkah was lit. The event took place against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and resonant anti-Semitic incidents outside the country — in particular, the recent tragic events in Sydney, Australia. Hundreds of members of the Jewish community gathered in […]
Israel believes that Iran is close to collapse, but this assumption is not entirely accurate.
Israeli analysts are recording a sharp deterioration in the socio-economic situation in Iran. In expert circles, the phrase “quiet death” of the regime is increasingly heard, but assessments remain restrained: the crisis is deepening, but there is no automatic collapse of power. Economic indicators look alarming even by Iranian standards. The budget deficit has reached […]
Terror by the sea: Russian strike on Odessa claimed the lives of 8 civilians
On December 19, 2025, Russia launched a missile strike on the port infrastructure of Odessa in southern Ukraine. According to local rescue services, eight people were killed, and another 27 were injured. Some of the victims were in a bus that was in the impact zone and exploded as a result of the attack. Local […]
Conditions without compromise: Putin speaks of peace again in the language of ultimatums
After cautious signals about a possible dialogue, the Kremlin has returned to its usual rhetoric of demands. Vladimir Putin publicly outlined the conditions under which, according to him, the war can be ended. At the core of these conditions is Ukraine’s renunciation of its course towards NATO membership and the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from […]
Far from the shore: how the SBU conducted a naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea
The Security Service of Ukraine announced a special operation in the Mediterranean Sea, which, according to the Ukrainian side, became the first attack on a vessel of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” This involves actions beyond the traditional theater of military operations — more than two thousand kilometers from Ukrainian territory. According to Kyiv’s assessment, […]
Flag, courtyard, and influence: why Moscow opened the “Russian House” in Jerusalem
In mid-December 2025, the Russian embassy in Israel opened a new branch of the “Russian House” in the Sergei Courtyard in Jerusalem — a site that officially belongs to the Russian Federation. Moscow claims that this is about developing a “cultural and spiritual presence in the Holy Land.” However, the very fact and the timing […]
Return without names: Russia and Ukraine conducted a new exchange of the bodies of the deceased
Russia and Ukraine conducted another round of exchanging the bodies of deceased military personnel. The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War reported the return to the country of 1003 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian military personnel. This concerns one of the most sensitive and difficult elements […]
The EU will allocate 90 billion euros in aid to Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a loan of 90 billion euros. The decision was made amid prolonged disagreements over the use of frozen Russian assets, for which no compromise was found. The financial package was the result of lengthy negotiations in Brussels, lasting more than a day. Economic and military support […]
Plan to increase the birth rate in Ukraine to 2.5 children per family through family support and economic incentives
Ukraine increasingly talks about demographics not as a social issue, but as a matter of national security. The goal experts mention is an average of 2.5 children per family. But achieving this is impossible with slogans. A system comparable in scale to the “Marshall Plan” is needed, where having children becomes an economically and psychologically […]
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