On June 10, 2009 the birthday of the internationally distinguished Jewish writer Sholom Aleichem, who was born in the Ukrainian city of Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyi, was celebrated in Jerusalem.
On May 26, 2009 the Second session of Ukraine-Israel Working Group on joint preparation for Europe Soccer Championship (Euro-2012) was held in format of video-conference.
President Victor Yushchenko met with Kyiv City Administration Head Leonid Chernovetsky to discuss with him preparation of the city to EURO 2012 Championship events.