Authorities unable to confirm casualty count at building that served as largest refuge in besieged city, as area remains target of Russian shelling; Ukraine FM blasts 'war crime'

Both sides show optimism, but divides remain deep as Russian assaults continue; Ukrainian negotiator insists country needs strong defense guarantees

In tense meeting with Knesset speaker, Anatoly Viktorov reportedly insists lawmakers should hear Russian perspective before they listen to Ukraine's leader

Local official tells CNN victims died when shell exploded on Chernihiv street, under attack by Russian forces; drone footage shows surrendering man with hands over head shot dead

Around half of more than 3 million people who have fled country since invasion began are children; International Organization for Migration warns that unaccompanied minors at risk

Hebrew original asked if applicants had previously stayed in country illegally, but in Ukrainian asked only if they'd ever 'stayed in Israel'; hundreds may have been affected

'This is why the State of Israel exists,' defense minister says at event greeting arrivals

Ukrainian president asks American lawmakers to increase support for Ukraine's fight against Russia: 'We need you right now'

In TV survey, 53% want to maintain Israel's current stance on the war, while 25% want Israel to identify more with Ukraine, 6% less

Lisbon amends law amid questions into neutralization of Israeli-Russian billionaire, who is facing harsh sanctions over his ties to Russian leader Putin