Jews from Ukraine: Barbra Streisand – from Ukrainian Berezhany to two Oscars and Ambassador of UNITED24 Zelensky and sponsorship of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem #евреїзакраїни
Barbra Streisand is one of the most renowned Jewish artists in the world, born into a poor family from Berezhany (Galicia, Ukraine), whose ancestors emigrated to the United States in search of a better life. Having won two Oscars, she uses her fame and resources to support Ukraine and Israel — that’s why we feature […]
Jews from Ukraine: Philip Kotler – the father of global marketing with roots in Nizhyn and Chernivtsi
“… The UN is a major problem. It was created to maintain world peace and engage in peacekeeping when needed. Unfortunately, they did not create armed forces to support all nations. Moreover, Russia is part of it, and I understand that all members want to change the charter and remove it. Ultimately, we want them […]
Exchange rate of allies for cash: why Washington once again chooses short-term gain – opinion
There is a feeling that the United States repeatedly appears as a country that abandons those to whom it gave promises yesterday. This is about perception — external, global. And today it works against the US no less than real decisions. Author — Valeriy Pekar, lecturer at Kyiv-Mohyla Business School.The original post was published on […]
How Jared Kushner's Jewish roots connect Ukraine and Trump: an unexpected find from Pidgaitsy, Ternopil region of Ukraine
Why not? Heading “Jews from Ukraine” on the website NAnews is dedicated to the unique history and achievements of Ukrainian Jews, their contribution to the development of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, strengthening cultural and historical ties between peoples. This article is just research for now 🙂 by an enthusiast…… History often brings […]
Israel refuses Russian grain, including that stolen from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and changes its grain course under pressure from Washington
Israel’s decision to stop importing Russian wheat — including grain exported from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine — goes far beyond a trade dispute. It is a step that primarily hits the economy of Putin’s Russia and its ability to finance the war, even if it means higher prices for Israeli consumers. Jerusalem and Washington, […]
American Jewish volunteer in shock: on the front lines in Ukraine – solidarity and support for Jews, in New York – hatred and anti-Israel hysteria. NY Post report
American Jewish drone operator Sam Nahins, who volunteered in Ukraine, told the NY Post why he felt safer on the front lines than among antisemitic slogans in New York. The article features his perspective on Ukrainian-American brotherhood and the unique role of Help is on WayUA. New York Post: An American Jew Found Respect in […]
The Pentagon changes the threat map: Ukraine — to Europe, China — on pause, Russia — “under control”
The U.S. Department of Defense has published an updated National Defense Strategy. The document immediately indicates a shift in priorities: Washington is focusing not on global expansion, but on protecting its own territory and the Western Hemisphere. The focus is on U.S. continental security, the Panama Canal, Greenland, and the Gulf of Mexico. These points […]
Why Are “Trump’s Plans” Stalling? — From Gaza to Ukraine: Where the “Quick Peace” Framework Breaks Down
Text by Oleksandr Khara (ukr.) (ZN.UA, January 21, 2026) — this is not about “liking/disliking Trump.” This is an analysis of the mechanics: why the idea of “gathering the Peace Council, appointing those responsible, declaring the end of the war” sounds convincing at a press conference but almost doesn’t work where the conflict has lived […]
Davos on pause: EU and Trump’s dispute over Greenland blocked $800 billion in aid to Ukraine
January 21, 2026, the international agenda in Davos unexpectedly shifted. Instead of Ukraine and post-war recovery issues, the focus of discussions was the conflict between the European Union and U.S. President Donald Trump. The result — the disruption of a large-scale economic support package for Ukraine worth 800 billion dollars. The agreements were being prepared […]
The Kremlin in a new reality: why Putin is losing weight — and what it changes for Israel
In international politics, it is rare for a moment to occur when the “old rules” break before our eyes and even those who lived by them as a guide yesterday acknowledge it: the Kremlin essentially faces a new problem — Putin’s words are no longer believed not only by opponents but also by those who […]
No intimidation will affect us, neither regarding Ukraine nor Greenland, – Europe responded to Trump.
European leaders publicly rejected the attempt at pressure from the United States following Donald Trump’s statement on the introduction of new tariffs due to the refusal to support the idea of purchasing Greenland. The key formula of the response was unequivocal: no intimidation will affect Europe’s position — neither regarding Ukraine nor Greenland. The occasion […]
“Trump’s ‘Peace Council’ for Ukraine and Venezuela?: the ‘for Gaza’ model ‘may be attempted to expand’ — FT”
The White House is discussing the idea of expanding the mandate of the so-called “Peace Council” — a structure tied to post-war governance of the Gaza Strip in American plans — to other crisis points, including Ukraine and Venezuela. This was reported by the Financial Times on January 17, 2026, citing sources familiar with the […]
The White House launches the “Peace for Gaza” architecture: who will govern the sector and why is Israel dissatisfied
The White House has officially revealed the composition of the structures that will implement the second phase of Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip — infrastructure restoration, the formation of new governance, and the disarmament of Hamas. This is not about a symbolic framework, but a multi-level system of external control with political, financial, […]
Washington increases pressure: US aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East amid Iranian crisis
The strengthening of the US military presence in the Middle East coincided with discussions in the White House about possible scenarios of action against Iran. This is not about symbolic steps, but about a real redistribution of forces that expands the military options of the administration. Decisions are being made against the backdrop of ongoing […]
Pause before the strike: why Trump is in no hurry to start a war with Iran
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, changed his mind — or at least stated that he changed his mind — about striking Iran. At least, at this stage. The formal explanation sounds simple: the killings of protesters have “ceased,” and executions have been canceled. The problem is that this version directly contradicts the data […]
Pax Silica: Israel with the USA and possibly Qatar will jointly protect the supply of silicon and related resources
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding an economic-technological strategy aimed at controlling and protecting global supply chains of critical resources for the IT sector and artificial intelligence systems. A key element of this policy is an initiative called Pax Silica. This is an attempt to build a sustainable economic security architecture where […]
“We are not prepared for anything”: the head of Anduril explains why the US is lagging in the arms race — and where the lesson of Ukraine really works
In Washington, an alarming formula is increasingly heard: the US may not be ready for a prolonged war with a comparable adversary. Christian Brose, President and Director of Strategy at Anduril Industries, speaks about this without diplomacy: the American planning and procurement system is too slow, and the industrial base is set up as if […]
Trump loses patience with Putin: “the carrot is gone,” tankers and 500% sanctions are on the table
In Washington, irritation is growing over how Moscow is conducting negotiations on Ukraine: in the entourage of US President Donald Trump, the thought is increasingly voiced that the main obstacle to any agreements is Putin, not Kyiv. The British press describes this as a transition from “carrot and stick” to a phase where “the carrot […]
“The Donro Doctrine,” Venezuela, Israel, and Ukraine: Israel is not a ship. It cannot detach and sail across the Atlantic.
The events in Venezuela became the first test of how far the US is willing to go in returning to the logic of “geopolitical zones.” The overthrow of Nicolás Maduro’s regime and Donald Trump’s subsequent statements about a “revived and strengthened” Monroe Doctrine (now the “Donro Doctrine”) were perceived globally not as a local operation […]
Operation in the Bedroom: How the Arrest of Nicolás Maduro Triggered the Largest Political Collapse in Venezuela and Alarmed “Allies”
Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were sleeping in their bedroom on January 3, 2025, until they were awakened by American special forces. As of now, this episode is considered the starting point of one of the most high-profile special operations in recent years, which has already changed the political configuration not only in […]