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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under massive Russian attack, mayor says

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:39:50 GMT

Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the capital's military administration, said debris from falling drones had struck the roof of an apartment building, and debris had also fallen in a street.

Ukraine secures drone deals with nearly 20 countries, Zelensky announces

BY REUTERS — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:54 GMT

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announces four signed drone agreements with 20 countries, marking a key milestone in Ukraine's global defense diplomacy.

Jewish couples get married in Kyiv for first time since war started thanks to weekend ceasefire

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:11:03 GMT

The Jewish Community Center Beit Menachem from Kyiv held a mass wedding ceremony over the weekend that included couples of all ages, including a pair aged 92.

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

BY REUTERS — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:46:15 GMT

The three-day pause, announced on Friday by President Donald Trump, is part of a broader US-led push for peace that has so far failed to end the more than four-year-old war.

Russia holds scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepen

BY REUTERS — Sat, 09 May 2026 11:38:39 GMT

The May 9 parade on Red Square marks Russia's most revered national holiday and celebrates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, paying homage to the 27 million Soviet citizens who perished.

Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire

BY REUTERS — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05:39 GMT

US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social also said each country, locked in more than four years of conflict, would be exchanging 1,000 prisoners of war.

Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system

BY DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS AND LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:14 GMT

APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform

UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

BY REUTERS — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:23:07 GMT

This comes as a Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers.

When drones dominate the battlefield, distance no longer matters - opinion

BY BRIG.-GEN.(RET.) ZVIKA HAIMOVITCH — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:56:08 GMT

This war did not introduce the drone threat; Israel has seen it in every arena. But the past few weeks made clear that the IDF was not fully prepared for how quickly and aggressively it's evolved

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:25:11 GMT

The aim is to open criminal proceedings against all possible parties involved; traders, exporters, and offshore entities that may have enabled breaches,” Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk said.

UK tests new Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:12:29 GMT

Skyhammer is designed to neutralize Shaheed drones and low-speed missiles

Odesa Jewish school, orphanage damaged in Russian strikes

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:40:26 GMT

The Chabad Ohr Avner school suffered a direct hit, according to Chabad, and a Mishpacha Ukraine orphanage was devastated by nearby explosions.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

BY REUTERS — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:42:24 GMT

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of "a little bit of a ceasefire".

Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship

BY TOBIAS SIEGAL — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:47 GMT

"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," read a statement issued by Israel’s Grain Importers Association.

Ukraine claims to have intercepted 30,000 drones in March

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:40 GMT

Ukraine’s interceptor drones have become one of the most cost‑effective tools in the country’s arsenal, effectively turning Moscow’s “special operation” into a war of attrition.

Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions

BY JAMES GENN AND REUTERS — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:50:12 GMT

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Israel's purchase of grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, stating it cannot be considered legitimate business and warning of sanctions.

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:56:52 GMT

A Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters earlier that Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows the vessel, Panormitis, to dock in the northern Israeli city.

Israeli counter-drone tech used in NATO drill close to Ukrainian border

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:41:18 GMT

Around 30 companies from all over the world took part in LCI‑X Crucible Eastern Phoenix 2026 exercise last week.

Hezbollah enhances drone capabilities by learning from Ukraine war tactics - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:48:38 GMT

Hezbollah is upgrading its drone tactics by incorporating fiber-optic tech and strategies from the Ukraine war, aiming to enhance its attacks against Israel amid supply shortages and evolving threats

Russian troops resort to cannibalism on front lines as supplies dwindle, Ukrainian intel claims

BY CORINNE BAUM — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:38:25 GMT

While the Sunday Times was unable to verify Ukrainian intelligence claims, at least 12 reports of Russian infantrymen eating their fellow soldiers have emerged.

Middle East military expenditure holds steady as global defense budgets surge

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:25:20 GMT

New SIPRI report finds greatest increases in defense spending were in Europe and Asia, despite the ongoing wars in the Middle East.

Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision

BY REUTERS — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:15:30 GMT

Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.

Venice Biennale jury excludes Israel, Russia from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut

BY REUTERS — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:40:13 GMT

The Venice Biennale jury announced it will refrain from considering artists from countries with leaders facing ICC charges, including Israel and Russia.

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

BY MICHAEL STARR — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:05:18 GMT

The child is recovering, but the Jewish community and Dnipro’s other residents have been suffering under an unrelenting barrage of Russian drones and missile attacks over the last week.

Woman in occupied Ukraine jailed 14 years for buying Kyiv war bonds

BY REUTERS — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:35:00 GMT

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia District Court said the woman had used a Ukrainian mobile app to purchase bonds worth 270,080 roubles ($3,600), and had been caught by the FSB security service.

Zelensky warns Iran war could threaten Ukraine access to US air defenses

BY REUTERS — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:33:17 GMT

Zelensky said Ukraine was able to secure US weaponry through the PURL program under which NATO countries can finance the purchase of weapons for Kyiv.

Ukraine asks Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace talks amid stalled negotiations

BY REUTERS — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:33:42 GMT

Ukraine has proposed Turkey as a neutral venue for Zelenskiy-Putin peace talks, aiming to restart negotiations and avoid meeting in Belarus or Russia.

Police shoot suspect dead after six killed in Kyiv shooting where Russian-born man held hostages

BY REUTERS — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:31:16 GMT

A shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district left six dead, including a hostage, after a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby before barricading himself in a supermarket, where police killed him.

Middle Israel: Orbán’s defeat, Hungary's political shift, and lessons for Israel - opinion

BY AMOTZ ASA-EL — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:38:10 GMT

Hungary's defeat of Orbán’s authoritarianism offers a powerful lesson for Israel. Can Israel learn from Hungary’s democratic shift and face its own political challenges?

IDF to buy thousands of FPV drones as drone warfare reshapes battlefield

BY ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:15 GMT

Among the bidders in the new tender are Ondas Holdings, Xtend, and Robotican