Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday.

Editor David Horovitz and Palestinian Affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman join host Amanda Borschel-Dan. Political correspondent Tal Schneider briefs us remotely from Athens.

The watched pot that has been the mounting Ukraine crisis boiled over last night with reports of Russian soldiers invading Ukrainian borders. This is a hugely shifting story with minute-to-minute updates on the website and live blog (see below).

Horovitz discusses his most recent oped about the power struggle between Russia and the US. We hear how he sees the role of Ukraine in this and how Israelis are viewing the conflict.

Schneider reports from Athens where she is part of a convoy with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. She includes a statement made by Herzog after meeting with Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

Boxerman gives background to a mini-scandal involving Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi's new posting as consul general in Shanghai, China. She's the first Arab woman to hold such high diplomat office, but is making waves for statements about the national anthem.

Discussed articles include:

Live blog February 24, 2022

Putin’s derision, the failure of diplomacy, and the stark lessons for Israel

In Ukraine’s vulnerability, a reminder for Israel

Lapid to ToI: Ukraine’s plight shows why Israel must always be able to defend itself

Ukraine’s Jewish TV comedian-turned-president thrust into starring role in crisis

Herzog heads to Greece for state visit as Turkey détente brews

New consul general to Shanghai under fire for comments on anthem, Jewish state

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Image: People attend a pro-Ukraine protest rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2022 after Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

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