Kyiv

Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says

Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp media chat, he added that Kyiv would "fight" to be able to use all frozen Russian assets to fund post-war recovery inside Ukraine.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on as he meets his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 16, 2026.

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.

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Across the Kyiv region, social services warned of severe risks to vulnerable residents, especially the elderly and children, in unheated homes.

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.

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A firefighter works at the site of a building that was hit by a Russian drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 12, 2026.

Ukraine reports year’s heaviest Russian missile assault on Kyiv, Kharkiv

The head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said the capital came under a short but intense attack from missiles.

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Kremlin aide says NATO and the West helped Ukraine attack Russia

Nikolai Patrushev claims the US and NATO helped plan Ukraine's attack on Russia's Kursk region, dismissing Washington's denial of involvement.

AUGUST 16, 2024ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2024.

Russia warns Ukraine: Peace terms will only get worse

Russia demands Ukraine cede territory and avoid NATO, warning of tougher peace terms. With 18% of Ukraine under Russian control, will Kyiv preserve its sovereignty?

AUGUST 6, 2024ByREUTERS
Vladimir Putin

NATO allies at summit to unveil Ukraine 'bridge to membership'

The senior US official also said the United States and some NATO allies will announce new steps "to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses and military capabilities to help Ukraine.

JULY 6, 2024ByREUTERS
A Ukrainian national flag is pictured in front of the NATO emblem, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in central Kyiv, Ukraine July 11, 2023.

'Spiritual support' to the military: Kyiv chief rabbi meets with senior Ukrainian officers

The event, held at the JCC Beit Menachem community center, included a lecture by the Chief Rabbi.

JULY 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Herzog and Zelensky complete new unifying Torah scroll

Presidents Zelensky and Herzog participated in writing a Torah Scroll dedicated to peace amid their countries' crises. The scroll engages diverse contributors and symbolizes Israel-Ukraine unity.

APRIL 5, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG writes the final letter in the Kiev Torah scroll, without the hand-guidance of a scribe.

Ukraine says Russia has fired five hypersonic missiles at Kyiv this year

Over the past two weeks, Russia has escalated its long-range bombardment of power and gas infrastructure across Ukraine, causing significant damage and blackouts in several large cities.

APRIL 1, 2024ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Hero of Russia, head of air combat and tactical training Alexander Karamyshev, visits the 344th State Centre for combat use and retraining of flight crews of the Russian Defense Ministry in the town of Torzhok, Russia March 27, 2024.

Kyiv to tighten security after ballistic missile attacks

Ukrainian officials regularly urge their Western allies to supply more air defense systems and munitions to thwart increasing Russian missile and drone attacks.

MARCH 28, 2024ByREUTERS
Smoke rises from burning vehicles outside a residential building that has been damaged by an airstrike, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released March 20, 2022.

Residential building damaged amid several explosions heard in Kyiv

Three story building in Kyiv targeted by Russian missiles on Monday, with missile debris falling in three other districts within the city.

MARCH 25, 2024ByREUTERS
A view of an explosion of a drone in the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 13, 2023.

Poland scrambles jets after Russian air attack on western Ukraine

Russia launched a major air attack on Ukraine Sunday morning, leading to air alerts in the entire country, and a directive that citizens not leave their shelters.

MARCH 24, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Local residents leave at a site of a residential building damaged during a Russian missile attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 21, 2024.

Jewish orphanage accepts two siblings from Kyiv suffering from malnutrition

With the help of a Chabad emissary in Kyiv, the siblings found a new home at the Mishpacha orphanage

MARCH 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The two orphans who were admitted to the Mishpacha orphanage in Kyiv