Analysis Ukraine May Elect a Jewish President. Here’s Why It’s Not an Issue
Jewish comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is leading the polls as Sunday’s vote approaches. Does that suggest that the anti-Semitism of yore is fading?
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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
Independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church Formalized in Istanbul Ceremony
Move forces Ukrainian clerics to pick sides between the Moscow-backed Ukrainian churches and the new church as fighting persists in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed rebels
WATCH Ukrainians March to Celebrate Anniversary of Nazi Collaborator's Birthday
Thousands of Ukrainians marched through the streets of central Kiev holding torches to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Ukrainian nationalist hero Stepan Bandera's birth
Ukraine Designates National Holiday to Commemorate Nazi Collaborator
Separately, the state banned 'Book of Thieves' which criticizes the anti-Semitic actions of a different national leader for 'inciting ethnic, racial and religious hatred'
U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Extra $10m in Military Aid After Russia Attack
State Department calls on Russia 'to immediately return seized vessels and Ukrainian crews' after incident that reignited tensions ■ Russian fighter jets land in Crimea
Russia's Foreign Minister Compares Ukrainian Leadership to Nazis
Russia denies it is at war with in eastern Ukraine, but says its regime 'has all the characteristics of being Nazis and neo-Nazi'
Russia Deploys Fighter Jets to Crimea Amid Ukraine Tensions
Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and tensions between the two neighbours flared on Nov. 25 after Russia seized three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crews
After Latest Russia Spat, NATO to Send Ukraine Secure Comms Equipment
Equipment will be part of $46 million pledge to strengthen Ukraine's armed forces
Meet the Lonely Ukrainian Jew Fighting His Country’s New Fondness for Nazis
The current anti-Russian government has enlisted history in its cause, working to rehabilitate people and groups that fought against the Soviet Union — no matter what crimes they may have committed against the Jews
U.S. 'Preparing to Sail Warship' Into Black Sea Amid Ukraine-Russia Tensions
U.S. military notified Turkey of possible activity in Bosporus, CNN says
Ukraine Calls Up Reservists Amid Tensions With Russia
Over the weekend, Ukraine's president said that Russia has deployed a large number of troops along its border with Ukraine and alleged that the Kremlin intends to push inland into Ukraine
Soviet Jew Who Was Part of 1970 Plot to Hijack Plane and Fly It to Israel Dies
Anatoly Altman was sentenced to over a decade of hard labor over his involvement in plan to leave Soviet Union
Citing Fear of Invasion, Ukraine Bars Entry to Russian Men of 'Combat Age'
Senior state security official says Kiev is considering whether to respond with 'mirror actions' to Black Sea incident ■ Russia's RIA news agency reports Russia has no plans for a reciprocal move to bar Ukrainian men
Merkel: We Sanction Russia for the Sake of International Law
Amid the most recent flare-up of tensions between Russia and Ukraine the German Chancellor said the West would impose sanctions on Russia
'Putin Wants All of Our Country': Ukraine to Impose Restrictions on Russian Citizens
Moscow and Kiev blame each other for the Black Sea incident on Sunday, in which Russia fired on and seized three Ukrainian vessels and their crews