Curfew imposed in Kiev, Israeli ambassador to Russia summoned for clarification Saturday summary

Russian invasion of Ukraine: curfew imposed in Kiev, heavy fighting in Kharkov

The streets of Kiev today (Saturday) became areas of heavy fighting and exchange of fire between Russian forces and Ukrainian defenders. President Vladimir Zlansky told citizens in a video message taken in the capital that the country had “successfully withstood and repelled enemy attacks” while Kiev was still under Ukrainian control.

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Damage from Russian shelling in Kiev, Ukraine (Photo: Reuters)

The Israeli ambassador to Russia was summoned for a clarification call; Zlanski sought assistance through mediation from Bennett

Israel’s ambassador to Russia, Alex Ben-Zvi, was summoned for a clarification call in Moscow, following the announcement of Israeli condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine, Walla !, Barak Ravid reported last night (Friday).

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At the same time, in the news edition of Here 11, it was reported that during the conversation of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, with the President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zlansky, the latter sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine in negotiations leading up to a ceasefire. In addition, after Russia offered Minsk as a destination for talks between the parties and Ukraine offered Warsaw, it was reported that in a conversation with Bennett, Zalansky raised the possibility that the talks would take place in Jerusalem.

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Yair Lapid on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “Serious violation of international order.” Photo: GPO

“Uniting Europe”: Russia boycotted Eurovision 2022

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced last night (Friday) that Russia will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest to be held this coming May, in Turin. The association said that “the decision was made following the recommendation of the Eurovision management, based on the competition laws and its values ​​and it reflects the concern in the face of the severe crisis in Ukraine, and therefore, we condemn Russia’s participation.”

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Demonstrators in Ukraine (Photo: REUTERS / Michele Tantussi)

A light plane crashed in the Jerusalem area: the deaths of two men were determined

A light plane crashed today (Saturday) near the town of Mevo Beitar in the Jerusalem area. The aircraft took off from the central area, with two crew members on board, and was scheduled to land in the Masada area around 10:30 a.m. – but contact with it was cut off in the Root area. Following the report, many police forces began searching for the ultra-light aircraft, using technological means to locate it.

He was located by Jerusalem District Police and the Border Police, and an MDA team that arrived at the scene reported two men, in their 30s and 60s, with no signs of life and determined their deaths.

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A light plane crash near Jerusalem (Photo: Police spokeswoman)

Suspected murder: A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in Ramla

In the early hours of Saturday morning at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, the death of a 21-year-old Bat Yam resident, who was found about an hour earlier on IDF Street in Ramla in a critical condition after being stabbed, was determined. By an unidentified man who fled the scene.Great police forces launched extensive searches in an attempt to track down and locate those involved in the brawl.

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“Fear of fleeing millions”: Europe is worried about the refugee situation following the war in Ukraine

As the fighting in Ukraine enters its third day, refugee agencies warned this morning (Saturday) that there is a fear of five million refugees trying to flee across the Ukrainian border as the war intensifies. To date, tens of thousands have already crossed into the countries bordering western Ukraine.

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Ukraine-Poland border crossing (Photo: REUTERS / Kacper Pempel)