The new political commissioner for the Evangelical Alliance in Germany is an expert on Ukraine. He once made a long train journey with Vladimir Putin, which later became crucial in his missionary work in the Caucasus. Johann Matthies shares the full story in the CNE podcast.

Iranian truck drivers, Tajik drug addicts, and Russian alcoholics—all are welcome at Vladimir’s new house.

The Russian Orthodox Church plays a key role in justifying Putin's war in Ukraine by preaching an Orthodox version of jihad, says Russia expert Lucy Ash.

What is it like to live under autocratic regimes and in times of war? The new CNE columnist from Ukraine, pastor Igor Bandura, tells about it in the podcast.

In recent years, the Russian Orthodox Church has increasingly aligned itself with Russian nationalism. Is the Church’s focus on nationalism overshadowing its primary mission of spiritual salvation?