The mainstream talking points about the Russo-Ukrainian conflict are mostly myths, especially concerning the causes of the fighting and Russia "kidnapping" children. Influential Evangelical voices parrot those myths. The post Evangelical Protestants Should Not Be Directing US Foreign Policy appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
Ukraine's religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.| Catholic Review
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“The problem is Russian imperialism, not Ukraine’s desire to live freely,” says Jan Lipavský after Alaska summit concludes.| POLITICO
It’s a real penetration into Ukrainian lines definitely led by lots of infantry on foot but it’s not clear how many and where exactly they are.| Kyiv Post
But U.S. president “as always, talked a lot about what he would do, but in a way that no one could say what exactly he was going to do,” official tells POLITICO.| POLITICO
This is not the first time the US president has blundered into a high-profile summit with an adversary.| New Statesman
Mstyslav Chernov’s new documentary viscerally throws its audience into the gruesome war in Ukraine. It is essential viewing.| New Statesman
British spies are already using artificial intelligence to hamper the supply of weapons to Russia, the head of Britain's MI6 agency said Wednesday, predicting that Western intelligence agencies will increasingly have to focus on tracking the malign use of AI by hostile states. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram In a rare public speech, […]| www.israelhayom.com
It is a major question why, in so many countries, the demise of 1980s neoliberalism […] The post The ideological pursuit of a modern, empowering state appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the UOC cannot be tolerated.| Orthodox Reflections
Basilian Sister Lucia Murashko, who serves just miles from the frontlines of Russia’s war on Ukraine, has a message for Pope Leo XIV:| catholicreview.org
Much-anticipated Istanbul talks fall flat as Russian leader refuses to attend.| POLITICO
Rixa Fürsen spricht mit Hans von der Burchard darüber, wie die Abgeordneten in den vollen Arbeitsmodus zurückkehren. Er meldet sich von der Fraktionsebene im Bundestag. Es herrscht Aufbruch, und Fr…| POLITICO
Orphaned and vulnerable children in Ukraine and Poland are experiencing joy and community in the middle of a war, and vulnerable families are being preserved.| Lifesong for Orphans
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.| catholicreview.org
A Catholic university community has come together to create a scholarship in memory of a student and her family who were killed by a Russian missile.| catholicreview.org
In Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could protect Christians using American power and influence.| Orthodox Reflections
Donald Trump is squandering the biggest mandate for change ever given to a president. The work of the swamp the people voted to drain?| Orthodox Reflections
With less than three months left until the Parliamentary elections, it’s becoming increasingly diffi| Civil Georgia
IAEA chief says he is “extremely concerned” about safety at the Zaporizhzhia facility.| POLITICO
Americans usually see themselves as a force for good in this world. God's own instrument of history. The truth is much darker.| Orthodox Reflections
Despite its stage-managed nature, the 2024 RNC had spiritual lessons, both positive and negative, that we Orthodox Christians should learn.| Orthodox Reflections
Fighting close to large nuclear facilities in Ukraine and Russia has caused concern among atomic experts.| POLITICO
The deal that freed Evan Gershkovich was bittersweet for those political detainees still trapped in Russia.| POLITICO
Since July 4, 1776, there have only been 16 years when the U.S. was at peace. Orthodox Christians must resist war as a normal state of affairs.| Orthodox Reflections
Washington’s staunch backing for Israel’s war in Gaza likely hurt its popularity.| POLITICO
With official results showing he won 9 out of every 10 votes, has the Russian autocrat overplayed his hand?| POLITICO
“Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies,” US President Biden says in pushing for approval of more American aid.| POLITICO
The artillery coalition for Ukraine, co-led by France and the US, launches in Paris.| POLITICO
War in Ukraine today is changing the digital space for marketing and tech companies. With distributed employees, Rioks is taking responsibility for their| Rioks