UCCRO slams peace initiatives by "certain Western countries" on Ukraine
UCCRO members. Photo: UCCRO
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) has criticized the peace initiatives of representatives of "certain Western countries," calling attempts to appease Russia "wrong".
In a special statement, the organization's members opposed Western politicians' desire to "normalize relations with Russia" and called for "resolute and consistent support for Ukraine." The UCCRO also proposed to "increase sanctions pressure on Russia."
Earlier, Donald Trump urged Kyiv to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, accusing the Ukrainian leadership of escalating the conflict. "Ukraine should strive to put an end to this war. Zelensky should strive to put an end to this war, and if he doesn't want to, I think it will lead to very bad consequences," the US president said. "Russia is a very big country, they have a lot of people... Ukraine doesn't have that many people. And it's time to make a deal." In addition, US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff called Vladimir Putin a "humanist" for releasing American hostage Stephen Hubbard, with which Trump himself agreed.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote why the UCCRO should be renamed the "State Service for Religious Affairs".
Read also
Khust Eparchy marks memory of St. Job of Uholka
В селе Мала Уголька, на родине Иова Угольского, отслужили литургию в день памяти святого подвижника.
UOC parish in Cologne donates ultrasound machine to Kharkiv region hospital
In Cologne, UOC believers raised funds for an ultrasound machine for the Kehychivka district hospital in the Kharkiv region.
Shevchuk tells Pope Leo of Ukraine's preparations for "another harsh winter"
The head of the UGCC expressed "special gratitude" to the Pope for his phone calls with Putin and Zelensky.
Berlin hierarch comments on Phanar document published by UOJ-USA
Metropolitan Mark called the information about the 2018 "Unification Council" alarming if confirmed, and expressed hope that Patriarch Bartholomew will reconsider his position.
UOC marks Synaxis of All Saints of Volyn Land at Lutsk cathedral
Metropolitan Serhiy of Ternopil and Kremenets led the Liturgy on the feast day of the Lutsk cathedral of All Saints of the Volyn Land.
SBU detains OCU cleric who organized draft evader's escape for money
In Transcarpathia, law enforcement officers detained a clergyman of the OCU who arranged for a draft evader to be smuggled into Slovakia for $15,000.