Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap includes Mariupol defenders, Putin ally
President Volodymr Zelenskyy says government won freedom from Russian custody for 215 Ukrainian and foreign citizens, with the help of Turkish and Saudi mediation efforts.
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Israel braces for aliyah wave from Russia following mobilization
The Foreign Ministry as well as the El Al airline begin preparations ahead of an expected increase of immigrants from Russia after President Vladimir Putin mobilizes 300,000 troops to fight in the war in Ukraine.
Putin mobilizes 300,000 troops, touts 'means of destruction'
“It’s not a bluff," Russian leaders says in televised address, vowing to counter the West's "nuclear blackmail."
Russian judge grants delay in Jewish Agency trial
Israeli officials view this as a positive sign and perhaps even an indication that Russia is open to the idea of the agency continuing its work in the country.
Jews who fled Ukraine to get special aid for Rosh Hashanah under new initiative
"We are proud of having the privilege of helping them thanks to more than 600,000 Israel-loving donors who once again stepped up to help Jews in need," says president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
Britain, world say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Shortly before 11 a.m., the oak coffin, covered in the Royal Standard flag with the Imperial State Crown on top, was placed on a gun carriage and pulled by naval personnel to Westminster Abbey for her funeral.
'Russia leaves death everywhere': Ukraine finds mass grave near recaptured town
A pit containing over 440 bodies is discovered in Izium previously occupied by Russian forces.
Putin, Zelenskyy court major allies as Ukraine makes gains
Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan. Zelenskyy to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
'Israel can rest assured that Germany will always stand by its side'
Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the Iranian threat as well as meet with Holocaust survivors.
Ukrainian gains prompt Russian military to withdraw from Kharkiv area
Russian Defense Ministry announces it was pulling back troops from two areas in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region after days of apparent advances by Ukraine. "The Russian army in these days is demonstrating the best that it can do – showing its back," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says. "And, of course, it's a good decision for them to run."