petro poroshenko

Israel respects Ukrainians’ election choice

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said it welcomes the election process that voted in billionaire Petro Poroshenko as Ukraine president.

May 27, 2014 5:54 am

As crucial vote nears, Ukrainian activists warn candidates: Don’t betray us

Jewish community leaders are officially neutral about Sunday’s presidential election, but many Ukrainian Jews support Petro Poroshenko, an oligarch once rumored to have Jewish roots.

May 20, 2014 12:34 pm

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Israel respects Ukrainians’ election choice

As crucial vote nears, Ukrainian activists warn candidates: Don’t betray us

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