Putin Announces ‘Military Operation’ in Ukraine; Explosions Reported in Kyiv: Isaac Schorr, National Review, Feb. 23, 2022 — Russian president Vladimir Putin announced early Thursday morning local time that his government has resolved “to launch a special military operation” aimed at the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine,” heralding the start of a land war on the European continent.
Ukraine Declares State of Emergency, Calls Up Reserves, Recalls Ambassador from Moscow: Hana Levi Julian, Jewish Press, Feb. 23, 2022 — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called up men ages 18 to 60 for the military reserves on Wednesday but did not introduce a general mobilization after Russian parliamentarians voted Tuesday to give President Vladimir Putin authorization to use military force abroad.
The Most Important Takeaways from Putin’s Ukraine Speech – Analysis: Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 22, 2022
Putin Makes his Move: J.E. Dyer, The Optimistic Conservative, Feb. 24, 2022
The ‘Adults in the Room’ Have Failed Again: Fraser Myers, Spiked, Feb. 22, 2022
‘The Economic Weapon’ Review: The Limits of Sanctions, From Abyssinia to Ukraine: Paul Kennedy, WSJ, Jan. 27, 2022
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The Ukraine Catastrophe: The Editors, National Review, Feb. 23, 2022 –With Vladimir Putin setting in motion a massive military campaign against Ukraine, the U.S. response has failed to meet the moment.
U.S. Troops in Poland Brace for Possible Ukrainian Evacuees: Eric Schmitt, NY Times, Feb. 21, 2022 — Many of the nearly 5,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division who arrived in Poland last week are working with Polish forces to set up processing centers for tens of thousands of people, including Americans, who are expected to flee neighboring Ukraine if Russia launches a full-scale invasion of the country, U.S. military officials say.
Explained: Russia and Ukraine: Jacob L. Shapiro, Real Clear World, Feb. 20, 2022 — Russia has deployed over 100,000 soldiers to its border with Ukraine. According to the US Department of Defense, Russia is ready to invade Ukraine with the goal of conquering the entire country. According to Reuters, Russia has even shipped blood and medical supplies to the frontlines.
Poking the Bear: FM Lapid Condemns Russia for Invading Ukraine: David Israel, Jewish Press, Feb. 24, 2022 — Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday morning condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, declaring during a press briefing: “The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of the international order. Israel condemns the attack, and is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to the citizens of Ukraine. Israel is a country that has experienced wars, and war is not the way to resolve conflicts.”
Ukraine’s Jewish Community on Edge as Russia Invades Country: Israel Kasnett, JNS, Feb. 22, 2022 — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition on Feb. 21 of two “breakaway” states in eastern Ukraine and his subsequent dispatch of “peacekeepers” there—considered by Western nations to be an official invasion of the country—has left its citizens and particularly the Jewish communities on edge.
Israel Supports Ukraine’s Sovereignty – Without Mentioning Russia: Lahav Harkov, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 23, 2022 — Israel expressed concern about Russia’s incursion into eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, without mentioning Russia.
WATCH: Will Russia Come for Israel?: David Mark, Israel Unwired, Feb. 23, 2022 — There is only one challenge, where are the Western European countries supposed to get their gas from? Most observers, believe Israel’s potential as a gas exporters will expand and be actualized, allowing Europe to cut Russia off.
