Cautious Policy Toward Ukraine

There are numerous examples of antisemitic and racist manifestations in the protest movement in Ukraine. A Jewish man has recently been beaten and stabbed in Kiev. Due to intimidation, the Jewish community in Kiev is reluctant to speak up against anti-Jewish violence. The sites associated with the protest movement tolerate racist and antisemitic language. Jewish graves have been desecrated. Given the troubled history of that country, concerns for the remaining Jewish population in Ukraine are very real and action on behalf of our government is urgent.