Section: Israel
Ukraine: Russia’s ‘open aggression’ driving rebel advance
Poroshenko to make high-level changes in Army personnel; Russia denies military involvement in the east; China: More EU sanctions will complicate the crisis. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko accuses Russia of ‘direct and open aggression’
Russia calls for east Ukraine independence as talks resume; Putin hopes ‘common sense’ prevails in West when considering new sanctions. …read more Source:...
Conquer or compromise: Putin’s moment of truth in Ukraine
Ultra-nationalists are furious at the Russian president for his ‘hesitancy,’ while the West is threatening new sanctions if his forces remain. …read more Source:...
Russia calls for talks between Ukraine government and separatists
Putin spokesperson says east Ukraine conflict is ‘not between Russia and Ukraine, but a domestic Ukrainian conflict.’ …read more Source:...
Ukraine says Russian tanks flatten border town as EU readying sanctions
Lithuanian president says Russia is effectively at war with Europe, calls on Europe to arm Kiev. …read more Source:...
Report: NATO states to form U.K.-led force in response to Russia-Ukraine crisis
Creation of 10,000-strong force, which will hold frequent exercises and will respond to crises quickly, could serve as deterrent to Russia, Financial Times reports. …read more Source:...
Putin: Ukraine offensive like Nazi invasion in WWII
Ukraine officials make public plea to join NATO alliance for greater security guarantees; Putin reminds west of nuclear power: ‘It’s best not to mess with us’. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Russian denial of Ukraine military involvement is lie, says Jewish oil tycoon Khodorkovsy
Khodorkovsy says Moscow lying and urges citizens to take to the streets and strike against actions. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
UN: Death toll in Ukraine fighting tops 2,500
Report accuses pro-Russian separatists of a wide array of human rights abuses, including murder, abductions and torture. …read more Source:...
After encircling government forces, Ukraine rebels say will allow them to flee
Government accuses Russian troops of illegally entering eastern Ukraine, vows to defend its soil. …read more Source:...
