Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia begin Geneva talks as Trump piles new pressure on Kyiv
The talks are expected to cover a wider range of issues than at the previous Abu Dhabi meeting, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.
Kremlin says main issues over peace talks on Ukraine to be discussed in Geneva, including territory
Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date
US pushes for progress as Geneva set to host separate talks on Iran, Ukraine-Russia on Tuesday
How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis
The problem of draft dodging has become part of a broader crisis of manpower, according to locals, as Ukrainian soldiers have been worn down by a long and bloody war.
Zelensky introduces new air defense system for Ukraine after major Russian strikes
Ukraine is still reeling from a wave of Russian strikes earlier this month that knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment blocks, particularly in the capital Kyiv.
Ballroom blitz: Celebrity certainty threatens real journalism - opinion
Celebrities are declaring verdicts on real-world news, but applause-driven certainty on the world isn’t journalism.
Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion
The war opened new opportunities for Dnipro's Jews to reconnect to Judaism, finding purpose and hope amid the missile barrages.
Nine Israeli tourists detained by Ukrainian authorities over bag of salt found in vehicle
The group was detained while crossing the border from Ukraine to Moldova after authorities misidentified a bag of salt found in their vehicle as a suspected illicit substance, according to N12 News.
Ukrainian Christmas tradition depiction of Jews draws criticism after New Jersey pageant
The Christmas pageant, performed on Sunday in New Jersey, also included a Hasidic Jewish caricature, carrying a sack of coins and dancing with the devil.
IAEA secures localized ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine for backup line to Zaporizhzhia plant
"The IAEA continues to work closely with both sides to ensure nuclear safety at the ZNPP and to prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict," Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Kyiv at -18C: Thousands left without heat after Russian strikes
Mayor Vitali Klitschko urges temporary evacuation after one of the heaviest Russian barrages of the war; Jewish institutions receive fuel for generators and lifesaving heating gear.
The war in Israel is in a lull, but Jewish soldiers are still fighting in Ukraine
Chernetsky says he continued fighting so that no one would say that Jews didn't fight.
Global Monopoly game: How a small state like Israel survives in ruthless geopolitics - opinion
When global politics is like playing Monopoly, empathy erodes, it's about survival by crushing the weak.
