Scandal around the Order of the White Eagle: Presidents of Ukraine Zelensky, Kuchma, Yushchenko, and Poroshenko responded to Warsaw
The decision by Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle became not just a Polish-Ukrainian diplomatic episode. It quickly turned into a political test: who in Ukraine perceives this award as a personal medal, and who sees it as a symbol of respect for the Ukrainian people, […]
Since 1976, the Ukrainian mosaic icon of the “Zarvanitsky Mother of God” in Nazareth has occupied one of the central places in the Basilica of the Annunciation – how did this happen?
Entering the churchyard of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, you immediately notice the beautiful mosaic depicting Ukrainian Zarvanitsky Mother of Godlocated directly opposite the main entrance to the temple. It is surprising that this image ended up in such an important place, among the mosaics of other countries – as if the Virgin […]
Video: Ukrainian Community in Israel: Language, Politics, and Breaking with Russian Narratives. Michael Goldstein – UDM Israel – “Balachki” #4
NAnews presents a review of the podcast “BalachkI” with Michael Goldstein. The Ukrainian community in Israel and key topics — language, politics, volunteering, barriers for Russians, and relations between Ukraine and Israel. The Ukrainian community in Israel: language, politics and breaking away from Russian narratives NAnews presents a new review: premiere of the 4th episode […]
Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem Post
On January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: […]
The sky during the war: why Israel flies while Ukraine has shut down aviation for years
Civil aviation during war is always caught between two realities: the country’s need to maintain connections with the world and the obligation not to risk passengers’ lives. But global experience shows: there is no single rule. Some countries close their skies immediately after the start of hostilities, while others continue airport operations even during missile […]
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“Digital Ruble”: How the Kremlin Turns Russians’ Money into an Electronic Leash — and Why It Concerns Israel
Russia is preparing for the mass implementation of the digital ruble. Officially, it is presented as “modernization of the financial system, convenience for citizens, fast payments, and more efficient government settlements.” At first glance, it seems to be a technical update: there were cash, there were non-cash funds in bank accounts, and now another form […]
Zelensky sent back the Order of the “White Eagle” to the Polish president via “Nova Poshta”: why the dispute over the past has become a question of war
On June 20, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky made a gesture that is hard to call a usual diplomatic response. After the decision of the President of Poland Karol Nawrocki to strip him of the Order of the White Eagle — Poland’s highest state award — the President of Ukraine announced that he sent the order back […]
Project by Leonid Nevzlin: “Ukrainian Jewish repatriates in Israel: Jewish identity in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war”
Project Leonid Nevzlin Center studies of Eastern European Jewry named after at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem explores the anthropological and Jewish aspects of aliyah from Ukraine in the context of war. The unique stories of repatriates have become valuable material for studying their integration and identity transformation. As a result of Russian aggression against […]
“Well, shall we go?” – through hiking, the new “Ukrainian” community is discovering Israel – and invites everyone interested
“Well, shall we go?” In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a […]