The state of Ukraine, against which russia continues its armed aggression, cannot guarantee the protection and safety of Jews who traditionally come to pray at the grave of Rabbi Nachman in Uman on Rosh Hashanah. Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk said this in a comment to The Jerusalem Post.

«Rosh Hashanah is coming, and no matter what we say, Orthodox Jews will try to get to Uman again. We understand your willingness to go to Uman and favor your support for Ukraine, but this is not the right time. We cannot guarantee your security», - he said.

The head of the diplomatic mission noted that a large gathering of pilgrims may attract the attention of the Russian army, which may attack the place of pilgrimage.

«Imagine if Russia fired at them, what would happen?», - said the ambassador.

Yevhen Korniychuk also said that he tried to talk to influential rabbis in Israel so that pilgrims would not fly to Ukraine, because Kyiv is ready to close its borders to religious tourists.