All Russian Invasion articles
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Opinion
Trump and Vance’s attack on Zelenskyy was the antithesis of Christian values
Donald Trump and JD Vance tried to humiliate Volodymyr Zelenskyy on an international stage last week, says Tim Farron MP. The Christians who voted the US president into power must now hold him to account
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Opinion
Cutting aid to fund defence won’t help us build a better world
In light of President Trump’s proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced cuts to foreign aid in order to boost defence spending. But ignoring the plight of the poor is a zero-sum game, says George Pitcher. Just look at the biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus
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Opinion
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine would be a disaster for religious freedom
If a US-negotiated peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine involves ceding land, it will also have huge implications for the Church. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why Putin wants control of Orthodoxy in Ukraine - and why that would be dangerous for all Christians
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Opinion
‘We’re marking the invasion of Ukraine with a national day of prayer’
Three years on from Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian people have not given up hope. Instead, they will be praying for peace today, and are asking Christians everywhere to join them
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Advertorial
Opening Hearts and Homes
Showing Love and Support to Ukrainian Refugees through the SJOG Homes for Ukraine Scheme
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Magazine Features
A Church at war: Russian and Ukrainian churches are ignoring Christ’s prayer for unity
As the world marks 12 months of the war in Ukraine, Professor Nick Megoran discusses the impact of conflict on the Church
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Magazine Features
Ukraine: Stories of hope amid heartache
This week marks one year since Russia triggered the largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945. As the war continues, Emma Fowle takes a look at the people and places still affected, and how the Church is helping
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Advertorial
“Our whole village had been almost completely destroyed”
“It was once a flourishing, comfortable town, with cherry trees everywhere and welcoming, friendly people.” said Vyacheslav Orlov, who lives with his wife Olga and three children, two of whom are married.
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Opinion
Walking away from our hardline commitments to defence spending is unholy. Ukraine needs us
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
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Real Life
‘To our surprise, we’ve become a hub for Ukrainian refugees’
Six months on from the Russian invasion, churches, schools and organisations across the UK are working together to make a difference. Jennifer Ross gives us a snapshot of the good work happening in the Diocese of Rochester
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Opinion
Rowan Williams is wrong. Kirill should not be kicked out of the World Council of Churches
While the Russian Orthodox Church’s endorsement of the invasion of Ukraine is abhorrent, keeping communication open has a better chance of changing hearts and minds
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Opinion
This Christian teaching suggests it's ethical for Ukraine to fight (and for us to arm them)
Can Christians ever justify war? Yes, says Prof Nigel Biggar. He explains the just war theory, a doctrine of military ethics, and how it applies to Ukraine, while encouraging us all to keep praying for peace