Ukraine War (Cont’d)

Russia keeps re-breaking its own record for the largest drone attacks of the war.

On Wednesday, the Kremlin launched 728 drones and 13 missiles into Ukraine—then overnight, launched an additional 400 drones and 18 missiles. At least 10 civilians were killed across both attacks. 

President Trump seems to be getting fed up. This week, he rebuked President Putin for “killing a lot of people,” called his diplomatic demeanor “meaningless,” and directed the Pentagon to unpause weapons shipments to Ukraine. Trump is also considering supporting a bill that would place so-called “secondary sanctions” on Russia, including 500% tariffs on any country that purchases sanctioned Russian products (including oil). 

Meanwhile, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Russia violated international law—committing human rights violations, including murder and kidnapping—when it invaded Ukraine in 2022.

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
As we mourn violence and pray for peace around the world, believers are reminded of how good the news is of Jesus’s coming kingdom. His Spirit offers supernatural peace in our hearts today, and his return promises peace in a renewed earth forever. 

“Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” 
Book of Common Prayer, page 654