antiSemitism

Zelensky says anti-Semitism in Ukraine at lowest level among European countries

The president has recalled he has Jewish blood running in him.

11:00, 02.06.2021

OSCE report: 86.3% cases of anti-Semitism recorded by the United Jewish Community of Ukraine

The UJCU was the source of information in 70% of cases from the OSCE ODIHR report for 2018.

16:45, 16.11.2020

Police open case over banner with anti-Semitic slogans outside President's Office

The pretrial investigation is underway.

12:45, 15.10.2020

Anti-Semitic poster hung by President's Office – UJCU

The UJCU claims that this incident falls under the definition of ethnic hatred incitement, prosecuted under Article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

18:30, 14.10.2020

Antisemitism in Ukraine lowest across Europe – Zelensky

Security at Kyiv synagogues is not as tough as abroad since Jews are not in danger in Ukraine, says the president.

13:40, 20.01.2020

Antisemitism accusations by Israel "groundless" – MFA Ukraine

The ministry says Ukraine strongly condemns all forms of intolerance and anti-Semitism, while authorities at all levels are making efforts to fight any of their manifestations.

21:50, 14.01.2020

Anti-Semitism in Ukraine on decline, NGO notes

The research says incidence was down 27% last year.

20:15, 13.01.2020

Hard facts about "anti-Semitism" in Ukraine that Russia doesn’t want known – KHPG

The fact that there is no anti-Semitic violence in Ukraine and that Ukrainian Jews are not confronted with direct physical danger contradicts Russian narratives of "fascists" taking over power in Kyiv.

10:00, 18.02.2019

"Useful idiots": Political experts comment on Manafort's advice to Yanukovych to exploit issue of opposition's anti-Semitism

In the letters dated 2012, Manafort stressed that Yanukovych should make pro-Israel statements, condemn the Svoboda party and anti-Semitic acts by opposition representatives.

12:20, 07.08.2018

Ukraine's consul in Hamburg sacked for antisemitism – Foreign Ministry

The order to dismiss the consul was issued on May 30, 2018.

21:55, 31.05.2018

Foreign Ministry: No increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine

In turn, President Petro Poroshenko said he condemns manifestations of anti-Semitism reported at rallies in Lviv and Odesa.

20:40, 05.05.2018

Misunderstanding: Prominent Jewish leader comments on U.S. congressmen's claim of anti-Semitism in Ukraine

Mr Zisels said he had predicted dissatisfaction in various circles over Ukraine's de-communization law.

19:10, 30.04.2018

Vyatrovych comments on U.S. congressmen's letter on "anti-Semitism" in Ukraine

The historian recalled that the controversial UPA had fought against Nazism and that there were Jews in its ranks.

17:50, 26.04.2018

Survey: Anti-Semitism rate in Ukraine overestimated

These survey results directly contradict Moscow's attempts to portray Ukraine as a xenophobic country.

17:50, 29.03.2018

Ukrainian Jewish leaders challenge report on rising anti-Semitism – Kyiv Post

Some branded the report baseless and even claimed it might be yet another try to portray Ukrainians as fascists, much to the Kremlin’s pleasure.

19:50, 29.01.2018