Tag: Ukraine

Human traffickers reportedly pose as pastors on Ukrainian Border

Originally published in CBN News “It was pure chaos.” That’s how Natasha Boom, Orphan’s Promise’s regional manager for Europe, described the Polish border, where women, children, and families continue to flee following Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. From traumatised kids screaming to allegations that human traffickers are posing as pastors and trying to […]

Ukraine situation could worsen global food crisis

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine that could spark a major war on European soil and provoke a strong response from Western allies have raised tensions globally. Christian aid organisation barnabasfund warns that conflict in Ukraine could provoke a food supply disaster in Africa and the Middle East Originally […]

Ukranians pray in city squares as Russian troops mass on border

Originally published in Christian Telegraph Prayer for Ukraine – over the phone between a U.S. Baptist leader and one in the beleaguered country – joined the intercession of Ukrainian believers in various city squares March 25, reports Baptist Press. Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, and […]

Baptist pastor named acting president of Ukraine

Originally published in The Christian Post After watching their country erupt into months of angry anti-government protests, Christians in Ukraine praised a peace deal that ended the protests as well as the appointment of Baptist pastor Dr. Oleksandr Turchynov as their interim president. The Ukrainian parliament voted to impeach President […]