Former Soviet Union
Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion
Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
Five Jewish couples marry in Brazil in front of 900 young Jews from former Soviet Union
Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl disaster amid war fears
SSY: Helping Russian-speaking olim integrate into Israel
For the past 12 years, SSY has been creating welcoming educational and empowering communities throughout Israel that remind young Russian-speaking olim of the reasons why they made aliyah.
Passover: Former Soviet Union Jews finding freedom in Israel
Do Jews who come to Israel find inner freedom or do they become hostages of the situation? I spoke with Jews from the post-Soviet Union who have recently made aliyah.
US Jews don't recognize the impact of Russian immigrants on Israel
The stories of these human rights legends, who have profoundly influenced Israeli society, politics, and American Jewry, are underestimated.
Russia to produce, modernize over 1,600 tanks - Putin
Russia claims that the United States is currently producing 14,000-15,000 shells every month. They believe that the US will be producing up to 75,000 shells by 2025.
Diaspora Week: Questions to ask about Jews from the former Soviet Union - opinion
This complex migration picture has presented the state of Israel, European and American Jewry, as well as regional and international Jewish organizations with complex questions.
2023 sees 434% increase in aliyah from the former Soviet Union - Jewish Agency
This stark increase is accompanied by a decrease in aliyah from western countries.
Purim 1953 in the USSR: When Joseph Stalin had his fatal stroke
Joseph Stalin had a stroke and collapsed in his dacha on Purim, March 1, 1953, possibly assisted by someone in his inner circle. He died four days later.
Russia replacing armor losses with 1960s Soviet tanks -UK intel
Russian tank divisions are being provided with old T-62 main battle tanks, including units in the 1st Guards Tank Army, which the UK described as supposedly being "Russia's premier tank force."
Grapevine February 22, 2023: A matter of timing
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Aliyah from Russia still high: More than 5,000 immigrants in January
The number of immigrants from Russia isn't coming down - in fact, this January saw the second most immigrants in a month since the war broke out.