Thursday, 17 March 2022 21:32
Ukraine: far-right and anti-Semitism
One of Vladimir Putin’s often-repeated aims is to ‘denazify’ Ukraine. On the face of it, this is absurd, not least because President Zelensky is himself Jewish. Labelling political enemies ‘Nazis’ is also a common political ploy…
Thursday, 17 March 2022 21:29
Russia recruiting mercenaries
Russian social media and private messaging groups are recruiting a brigade of mercenaries to fight in Ukraine alongside the army. The BBC interviewed a serving mercenary and former fighter linked to Russia's leading mercenary organisation who…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:49
Ukraine: prayer needs
Many of Ukraine’s refugees are women and children travelling alone. Fuel shortage means they must walk great distances in winter weather, facing risks of trafficking and violence. Ask God to give them endurance and peace as…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:44
Russia: Putin has used conscripts
The Russian military have admitted that conscripts (drafted against their will) have been sent into Ukraine. Previously Putin had repeatedly denied this. It suggests that his initial planned swift takeover with professional soldiers failed. Conscripts going…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:42
Ukraine: Christians turn to God’s word
Ukraine’s Christians are openly seeking God to calm and ease their pain, and Psalm 31 has a special meaning in their hearts. Countless Ukrainians are reciting it from their bunkers and other safe locations as they…
Thursday, 03 March 2022 22:15
Russia: Kremlin 'considering imposing martial law'
The Kremlin is considering imposing martial law on its own citizens, the EU suggests. Russia's economy has descended into turmoil. The rouble is at a 10-year record low, anti-war protests continue in Moscow and St Petersburg,…