21/08/2026
Grandma waiting for her grandson
Today, we grieve.
Another brutal russian attack has taken at least 16 lives of innocent Ukrainians - fathers, mothers, children, heroes.
As believers, we cry out to God not only in sorrow, but in hope. We remember that He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and that every tear shed is seen and remembered by Him (Psalm 56:8).
The people of Ukraine have endured more than the world should bear witness to - but they continue to show faith, resilience, and courage. In the face of destruction, they rebuild. In the face of death, they cling to life.
And we believe in a God who will one day bring justice, wipe away every tear, and make all things new (Revelation 21:4). Until then, we stand in prayer. We stand in love. We stand with Ukraine.
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9).
As Andrii Sybiha stated in his post, a horrible and sleepless night in Kyiv. This was one of the most brutal Russian attacks to date, with ballistic missiles raining down on our capital one after another.
A school, a children’s hospital, and residential buildings were severely damaged. Russia also attacked Chernihiv and Odesa regions.
With such horrific war crimes Putin wants to demonstrate complete impunity. Each Russian ballistic missile is an act of barbarism. And each interceptor delivered to Ukraine is an act of humanity and saved human lives.
We know partners who can deliver these interceptors, and we urge them once again to act without delay. Every delay is measured in human lives.
We are informing all states and international organizations of the consequences of this attack, and we urge them to take immediate, concrete steps to intensify pressure on Russia and bolster support for Ukraine.
I urge Ukrainians abroad to take action.
We are calling on the Ukrainian World Congress, as well as all Ukrainian organizations and communities in key capitals and around the world, to raise their voices now.
We call for three critical measures to protect human lives:
- Deliver air defense: Transfer or sell additional interceptors and air defense systems to Ukraine.
- Tighten sanctions: Increase sanctions pressure to cripple Russia’s ability to manufacture these instruments of terror.
- Build defense capabilities: Partner with Ukraine to develop anti-ballistic capabilities.