CBN Reports:
Accusations of war crimes are mounting against Vladimir Putin as Russian troops persist in targeting Ukrainian civilians, bombing apartment buildings, shelters, and hospitals. Facing widespread global condemnation, the Russian tyrant decided to hold a massive pro-Russia rally where he cited the Bible to support his violence against Ukraine.
Moscow police claim more than 200,000 people attended Putin’s rally at Luzhniki stadium, celebrating the eighth anniversary of Russia seizing the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine.
Putin Cites Bible Verse at Massive Rally to Justify His War on Ukraine
Pray Team Jesus for peace! My heart is broken. Putin is just like Hitler……..he has gone mad. He is demonic, Satan has complete control of him. Spiritual Warfare is rampant at this time in the world, the most I have seen in my life.
Help Me Understand: Spiritual Warfare—The Devil
USA TODAY Reports:
Missiles and shelling struck at the edges of Kyiv and an aircraft repair installation was attacked outside the western city of Lviv. Hospitals, schools and buildings where people sought safety have been attacked around the country.
Britain’s defense intelligence chief described it as an emerging ”strategy of attrition.” Without major cities captured, Russia seems to be turning to the “reckless and indiscriminate use of firepower” that will worsen the humanitarian crisis, Lt. Gen. Jim Hockenhull said Friday.
WAR IN UKRAINE. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress on Wednesday morning in a moving livestreamed speech that included a two-minute video showing the extent of civilian casualties in his country. As the civilian death toll rises, accusations of war crimes are mounting against Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an attempt to justify his actions, Putin held a massive pro-Russia rally later in the week and quoted the Bible. Observers say he is increasingly focusing on religion to unify the Russian people—perhaps even seeing himself as a Messianic figure. Meanwhile, the Church is Ukraine is standing strong for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. CBN News Sr. International Correspondent George Thomas shares details about the church in Kyiv that began holding prayer services every four hours. Here’s how their actions—and their prayers—are making a difference.
CBN’s Operation Blessing is on the ground in Poland, ministering to Ukrainian women and children who have fled and are traumatized. Here’s how you can help their efforts. Please also be in prayer for Valentina, a CBN’s Orphan’s Promise aid worker who was kidnapped this week. Eyewitnesses saw the kidnappers throw a bag over Valentina’s head before she was abducted. Pray for her safe release.
