War in Europe
Fighting rages on as Ukraine’s allies weigh options for peace.
Russia has intensified long-range missile attacks on Ukraine since Friday, an uptick that coincides with the U.S.’s pause on sharing military aid and intelligence—including satellite technology used for air defense—with Ukraine until it sees peace progress.
In response to Russia “absolutely pounding Ukraine,” President Trump announced he’s “strongly considering” piling more sanctions and tariffs on Russia. However, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is skeptical, saying every Russian attack proves sanctions don’t work.
With Trump weighing economic pressure, Europe’s weighing military might. French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer have floated the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace agreement, while Macron says he’s open to using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent—comments Russia called “extremely confrontational.”
RADIATE HOPE
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.
“‘For I will create new heavens and a new earth… The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like cattle, but the serpent’s food will be dust! They will not do what is evil or destroy on my entire holy mountain,’ says the Lord.”
Isaiah 65:17, 25 (CSB) (read full passage)