Russia Must Free Detained Ukrainian Naval Vessels and Sailors, UN Court Rules

Russia had seized three Ukrainian ships and 24 sailors in November during a confrontation in the Black Sea amid rising tensions over rights to use the Sea of Azov

Putin, Merkel and Macron Discuss Eastern Ukraine Crisis in Phone Call

Conversation also focused on the change of leadership in Kiev after Volodymyr Zelenskiy was elected president last month, Kremlin says

Ukraine's New President Signs Decree to Hold Early Parliamentary Elections

Immediately after his inauguration, Zelenskiy called for the national parliament to be disbanded and snap elections to be held on July 21

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Sworn In, Says Dissolving Parliament

The Jewish TV star says his first task is to achieve a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, but Russia must return Ukrainian territory and POWs; Putin spokesman says 'no plans' to congratulate Zelenskiy

Trump Lawyer Giuliani Scraps Ukraine Visit That Was Slammed as Attempt to Recruit Foreign Help

Democrats denounced Giuliani's plan to push Ukraine to open probes he hopes would benefit the U.S. president politically

Poll Finds Deep Divisions Among Ukrainian Jews on Threat of anti-Semitism

In largest survey of the country's Jewish community in 15 years, vast majority of respondents say they feel solidarity with Israel

Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and Rockets: The Politics of Eurovision

The Gaza missiles ahead of the Tel Aviv event are 'unprecedented,' experts say, but politics has always been a part of the song contest – from Holocaust survivors in Germany to anti-Putin protests by Ukraine

Ukraine's Parliament Adopts Controversial Language Bill

The office of the UN Human Rights Commissioner as well as the Council of Europe has expressed its concern over the previous draft of the bill, saying that it could infringe the rights of language minorities

Opinion It’s Time for Jews to Embrace Our Ukrainian Identity

Analysis Ukraine's New Leader Volodymyr Zelensky Has One Clear Advantage

It's a new stage for Jewish comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, who, for now at least, embodies a new sense of Ukrainian nationhood for voters

Analysis Ukraine Just Elected Its First Jewish President. Here’s Why It’s Not an Issue

Jewish comedian Volodymyr Zelensky won by a landslide according to an exit poll Sunday. Does this suggest the anti-Semitism of yore is fading?

Jewish Comedian Zelensky Wins Ukranian Presidential Election by Landslide

After exit poll showed the comedian won by 73 percent, incumbent Poroshenko concedes defeat in Ukrainian presidential vote

Putin Ally to Ukraine's Probable New Leader: Reconcile With Moscow and Get Territory Back

Viktor Medvedchuk said the Kremlin was keen to know more about Zelensky, a 41-year-old Russian-speaking TV comedian who has no political experience

Ukrainians Head for Polls in Election That May Propel Jewish Comedian to Presidency

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who plays a fictitious president in a TV series, is the favorite to defeat incumbent Petro Poroshenko according to latest surveys

WATCH Ukraine Stages Large-scale Military Drills in the East

Ukraine is set to build a military base on the Azov Sea and has sent more forces to the area to counter a worsening Russian threat

U.S. Senators Want to Hit Russia With New Sanctions Over Election Meddling, Ukraine and Syria

Known as the 'Deter Act,' the legislation aims curb Russian aggression in Ukraine and involvement in Syria's civil war to attempts to influence U.S. elections

Jewish Comedian Is Top Vote-getter in First Round of Ukraine’s Presidential Election

Volodymyr Zelensky will face either incumbent Petro Poroshenko or former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko in a run-off on April 21

Jewish Comedian in Front as Voting Begins in Ukrainian Presidential Election

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, 41, led opinion polls in a three-horse race against incumbent President Petro Poroshenko and former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko

Ukraine's Ultra-right Gains Traction as Election Nears

The government has promised to rein in the ultranationalists, but no action has been taken so far

Five Years After Crimea, Ukraine's Conflict With Russian-backed Separatists Still Simmering

Destruction and damage are widespread after five years of conflict over eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists

Jewish Comedian Is Front Runner of Ukraine's Presidential Election

Volodymyr Zelensky, who is being called the 'Ukrainian Donald Trump,' is projected to get a quarter of the vote

Ukraine Pulls Out of Eurovision Contest After Russia Row

Anna Korsun, 27, who goes by the stage name Maruv, was selected by a public vote on Saturday to sing at the contest in Israel

Inside the Extremist Group That Dreams of Ruling Ukraine

The Azov movement insists it is not neo-Nazi, yet its members have been captured giving Hitler salutes and being virulently anti-Semitic. A trip to the group’s social center in Kiev reveals its heart of darkness

Kiev Mall Features Large Swastika on Staircase

Horodok shopping mall is located on a street named after a Nazi collaborator

This Ukrainian Businessman Suspected of Stealing Millions Knows Israel Can't Catch Him

Alexander Granovsky fled Israel before being indicted, and may never face the consequences of his sophisticated alleged crime

Ukraine's Far Right Is Growing Increasingly Violent - Why Aren't Local Jews Concerned?

2018 was a horrible year for attacks on minority groups. With elections looming, 2019 may be even worse – and many say the government is aiding and legitimizing extremists

Number of Eastern Europeans Denied Entry in Israel Up Tenfold Since 2013

Main reason for refusal stated by immigration authority is concern that people arriving will not leave the country, with only a few cases involving security or criminal concerns

American Jews Detained Over Crucifix Vandalism in Uman, Ukraine

Uman, site of the grave of Rabbi Nachman, draws thousands of ultra-Orthodox pilgrims each year. Tension between pilgrims and local residents often turns violent.

Analysis Israeli Soccer's Golden Boy Just Took a Huge Risk. And It Could Catapult Him to Fame

Manor Solomon, 19, has signed for Shakhtar Donetsk – a team that is known for taking a chance on young talent and launching players into the soccer stratosphere