Officers use persuasion rather than force to convince demonstrators to peacefully end major protest; members of Bratslav community air grievances over Uman travel ban

Ministers to examine proposal to allow restricted visits to pilgrimage site, even though Ukraine closed its borders to all foreign nationals Friday night

Conflict comes ahead of ban on allowing foreign nationals into country from Friday midnight, amid fears mass gatherings at rabbi's gravesite for New Year could spread COVID-19

Hasidic sect blames PM for Ukraine closing its skies, foiling pilgrimage; dozens of worshipers held for many hours at Ukrainian airports, despite ban not yet taking effect

Premier calls on public officials to cooperate with Ronni Gamzu, who's come under fire from right-wing lawmakers over his push to ban holiday Uman pilgrimage

Ukrainian PM also signals Kyiv will ban mass gatherings in Uman during Jewish new year, after Israeli officials warned festivities could result in a COVID-19 outbreak

Visitors will have to wear face masks in crowded places and refrain from gatherings of more than 30 people

Cult-leading convicted sex offender rabbi, 82, accused of extorting millions from sick followers, evading taxes; police say probe opened 'Pandora's box'; he denies charges

Protesters said to clash with police during arrest of leader of cult-like sect, who previously fled country for years, accused of bilking money from followers

Group attacked by gang of 30 men, some armed with clubs, after dispute between Jewish person and local resident