Turkey poised to limit Russian access to Black Sea
NATO member shifts rhetoric, now calling Russian invasion of Ukraine a war and pledging to implement parts of international pact that could restrict movement of Russian warships.
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Iranians defy Tehran-Moscow strategic alliance in solidarity with Ukraine
Russia and Iran are strategic allies, and Iran's official line has been to blame "NATO provocations" for the Russian invasion.
Don't look up: Much of Europe now a no-fly zone for Russia
Aviation experts say carriers face diverting flights south while also avoiding areas of tension in the Middle East – adding significant time and cost.
Report: Ukrainian LGBTQ activists beat up Russian soldiers
Ukrainian gay rights activist tells Israel Hayom that members of the community who found the soldiers beat them and took them captive. "We are fighting a tyrannical, homophobic enemy."
Israel to send 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, PM says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnkyy rejects Russian offer to hold talks in Belarus, saying that while Kyiv is eager to conduct such negotiations, it would only do so in a neutral country.
Israeli Embassy in Ukraine moves to Poland on FM's orders
“The embassy staff will cross the border into Ukraine every day in order to continue their diplomatic work and help Israeli citizens leave Ukraine," says Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. Jewish Agency and the IFCJ launch an immigration program at four different Ukrainian border crossings.
West unleashes more crushing penalties on Russia
Kyiv establishes "international" legion for foreigners wishing to volunteer in support of Ukraine. Russia unleashes wave of attacks on Ukraine targeting airfields and fuel facilities in what appears to be the next phase of an invasion that has been slowed by fierce resistance.
US, EU slap Putin, Lavrov with sanctions as Russia faces host of European bans
EU, US, UK and Canada to freeze assets held by top Russian officials, as question of blocking Kremlin from global banking system stands. Increasing number of countries ground Russian airlines, UEFA pulls Champions League final out of St. Petersburg, Formula One hits brakes on Russian Grand Prix, Moscow banned from Eurovision song contest.
'You can veto UNSC resolutions; you can't veto Ukrainian people'
"You can veto this resolution but you cannot veto our voices," US ambassador to the UN says. "You cannot veto the truth. You cannot veto our principles. You cannot veto the Ukrainian people. You cannot veto the UN charter."
Ukrainian president refuses US extraction offer as Russian forces advance on Kyiv
“The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says according to a US official. PM Bennett offers Ukraine "any humanitarian aid needed," Israel to send $3 million in aid to Ukraine’s Jewish community immediately.