Russian Evangelical Alliance apologises for Putin's military invasion of Ukraine

17-03-2022

Eastern Europe

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Russian Evangelical Alliance apologises for Putin's military invasion of Ukraine

The Russian Evangelical Alliance regrets the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In an open letter to believers worldwide, its Secretary-General, Vitaly Vlasenko, apologises to all people suffering from the war.

Vitaly Vlasenko. Photo RD, Evert van Vlastuin

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The Russian Baptist Vitaly Vlasenko hopes to bring peace between Protestants and the authorities.

A cupola of a destroyed church is seen in the town of Avdiivka, Donetsk region located on the front-line with Russia backed separatists on February 21, 2022.

European Christians shocked; fear about religious freedom in occupied Ukraine

The European Evangelical Alliance sees no justification for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Other Christian organisations in the region respond concerned as well. Meanwhile, local Christians are worried about their freedoms.