Russia's UN envoy voices 'concern' about Israel's plans for expansion in the north, saying Russia does not recognize its sovereignty over the region, hours before Russian attacks on Ukraine

The chief rabbi of Moldova, which borders Ukraine, says ‘extensive preparations’ were made in recent weeks ‘with the aim of absorbing thousands of Israelis and Jews fleeing the war zones’

Russia's invasion: Maps of Ukraine's breakaway regions, Ukraine military strength, Ukraine's main populated areas, Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 pipeline

For Russia’s rulers, Ukraine is an oddity, a mistake of history defying its civilizational 'destiny' and threatening the Kremlin’s domestic propaganda. For Putin, there is now only a violent solution for his 'Ukraine problem'

Ukraine's armed forces are outnumbered and outgunned by Russia's, but in the face of what may be a large-scale invasion, experts say they could mount significant resistance

Israel's foreign minister decries the large-scale strikes and adds Jerusalem is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians