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Ukrainian president to ‘Post’: We do not allow Russia to affect our ties with Israel
Dec23

Ukrainian president to ‘Post’: We do not allow Russia to affect our ties with Israel

Petro Poroshenko declines to comment on a statement by his Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, asserting that vandalism against Jewish sites were meant to “destabilize” Ukraine. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...

Ukraine announces ‘New Year’ truce with pro-Russia rebels
Dec22

Ukraine announces ‘New Year’ truce with pro-Russia rebels

There was no initial confirmation of the agreement from the separatist negotiators in Minsk …read more Source:...

Putin says Russia ‘to continue efforts’ to settle trade ties with Ukraine, EU
Dec22

Putin says Russia ‘to continue efforts’ to settle trade ties with Ukraine, EU

…read more Source: The Jerusalem...

‘Ukraine stands with the State of Israel’
Dec22

‘Ukraine stands with the State of Israel’

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko draws commonalities in Jewish, Ukrainian struggles for independence during state visit. …read more Source: Arutz...

Israel welcomes Ukrainian president at risk of aggravating Russia
Dec22

Israel welcomes Ukrainian president at risk of aggravating Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Proroshenko invited President Reuven Rivlin to visit in Odessa, the birthplace of Rivlin’s mentor, Ze’ev Jabotinsky. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...

Council of Europe comes out against Ukrainian ban on Nazi and Communist symbols
Dec22

Council of Europe comes out against Ukrainian ban on Nazi and Communist symbols

Law is ‘attempt to re-write country’s history,’ and is a ‘violation of freedom of expression,’ according to Holocaust museum, rights groups. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...

Russia, EU trade talks fail, Kiev set to face retaliation
Dec21

Russia, EU trade talks fail, Kiev set to face retaliation

…read more Source: The Jerusalem...

Ukrainian Jews shocked after city elects neo-Nazi mayor
Dec21

Ukrainian Jews shocked after city elects neo-Nazi mayor

Violence from the anti-Semitic Svoboda party activists are a concern for some in Konotop, Ukraine. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...

Russia confirms food embargo on Ukraine: PM
Dec21

Russia confirms food embargo on Ukraine: PM

Decision comes in response to Kiev’s trade deal with the EU …read more Source:...

Ukraine says it will not make payment on $3 billion debt to Russia
Dec18

Ukraine says it will not make payment on $3 billion debt to Russia

Russia says it is prepared to take legal action if payment is not made by the Sunday deadline …read more Source:...