Stalled and Unstalled

Stalled talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine are unstalling, while stalled peace talks with Iran are… still stalled.

Saturday, Iran fired on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and a guided missile destroyer, both of which evaded attacks. U.S. forces retaliated by striking three Iranian oil tankers, which Tehran called “illegal and aggressive.”

Meanwhile Saturday, Russian President Putin met with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin to discuss what the White House called “substantive plans for the next steps” toward peace; then yesterday, the diplomatic duo traveled to Ukraine for further talks. Pennsylvania Ave promised to publicize next steps soon.

Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to a weekend moratorium on aerial attacks on their capitals (which have been escalating recently) to facilitate talks, but still traded fire elsewhere Saturday night.

ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
Our world is marked by destruction, loss, and spiraling anxieties. Turn to Jesus for peace, who Himself suffered violence and loss at the hands of those who hated Him. Pray that the hope Jesus offers through His compassionate people will turn hearts to the Prince of Peace, the only source of true comfort.

“On this mountain… up death once and for all. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears... On that day it will be said, ‘Look, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he has saved us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him. Let’s rejoice and be glad in his salvation.’”
Isaiah 25:7-9 (CSB) (read full passage)