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Sarah Netanyahu drops traditional Ukrainian bread, prompting backlash
In Kiev, the Prime Minister’s wife was unfamiliar with the ‘korovai’ ceremony: “She created a scandal and embarrassment when she dropped the traditional bread, which was honored at the airport.” …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukrainains irate as Sara Netanyahu throws bread on floor during Kiev welcome
PM seeks to downplay incident as country’s social media slams his wife; political side of visit more successful with Israel and Ukraine agreeing to expand economic cooperation; prime minister and president visit site of WW2 massacre of Jews …read more Source: Yedioth...
Ukraine rabbi: Local Jews insulted by claims
PM’s trip is only for politics …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
PM and wife join Ukraine Pres in Babi Yar ceremony
PM Netanyahu and wife Sara, with Ukraine Pres. Zelensky, attend memorial ceremony for Ukrainian Jews murdered at Babi Yar during WWII. …read more Source: Arutz...
Ukraine importance
Boris Lozhkin, president of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine and vice-president of the World Jewish Congress, wrote that the visit “coincides with a reinvigoration of Israel-Ukrainian relations.” …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Ukraine and Israel to extend free trade agreement
Leaders of two countries agree to extend agreement in services sector …read more Source: Anadolu...
Ukraine to open official high-tech and investment office in Jerusalem
Zelensky, who is Jewish, said that Ukraine has “something to learn from Israel, especially in security and defense, and we will of course be doing that.” …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Kicks Off Command, Staff Drills in Crimea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s forces stationed on the Crimean Peninsula and in the Krasnodar Region launched joint command and staff drills, the Fleet’s press office reported on Monday. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
PM’s wife restrained by own security as she tries to enter airplane cockpit
Sara Netanyahu apparently became enraged after believing the captain of the prime minister’s flight to Kiev didn’t greet her on the speakerphone; she was later caught on camera throwing away a piece of traditional Ukrainian bread presented to the couple upon landing …read more Source: Yedioth...
Netanyahu welcomed by Ukrainian president at his palace – photos
Both the Ukrainian and the Israeli state anthems were played. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
