Against the background of the economic sanctions imposed In Russia by Western countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that "the economic reality in Russia has changed. You can still rely In the central bank. Russia has a plan to respond to the sanctions, and it will be implemented now. " The Kremlin also said that President Putin would meet today with senior Russian government and the central bank governor.

Chabad-Lubavitch hasid from Ukraine joins his country's army together with his father. 'Our army is the best in Europe.'

Israeli president gives rare public show of support for rightist MK Bezalel Smotrich, ripping leading UK Jewish group for boycotting him.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is considered close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is helping mediate between Russia and Ukraine in talks between the parties in Belarus, the Jerusalem Post reported today.

A number of Russian websites including the Kremlin site and some news sites have fallen again. Also yesterday, several Russian sites were brought down by anonymous hackers.

More than half a million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since the Russian invasion last week, the head of the UN refugee agency announced. He added that agency staff are stepping up humanitarian efforts in the area.

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the establishment of a new military unit called the "International Legion." According to the Ministry of Defense, thousands of people have already declared their intention to enlist, and fight against the Russian army.

Rabbi Moshe Moskovitz, rabbi of the city of Kharkiv, speaks about life during the Ukraine-Russia war.