Hungary Fears Refugee Influx From Ukraine
Hungary’s anti-migration prime minister warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine could send hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing across the border into his nation.
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UK government: Christian teaching on homosexuality will not be criminalized
UK officials have told a group of Church leaders that the government has no intention of criminalizing Christian teaching on homosexuality, the Christian Post report. Officials gave the assurance last week at a meeting of leaders who are concerned any future ban on conversion therapy may ultimately criminalize and punish Christians who teach against LGBT ideology.
US moves embassy out of Kyiv amid ‘dramatic acceleration’ in Russian buildup
The United States said Monday it is relocating its embassy in Kyiv to the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, citing a “dramatic acceleration” in the buildup of Russian forces at the country’s border.
Putin ‘added military capability’ to Ukrainian border over weekend: Pentagon
Russian President Vladimir Putin added reinforcements to the troops deployed along the border despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the Pentagon.
Ukraine rattles world with national ‘Day of Unity’ on date Russia may invade
Ukraine caused a stir by decreeing a “Day of Unity” on the date media reports say Russia may invade the country.
Pentagon orders another 3,000 U.S. troops to Poland
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Friday ordered another contingent of Army soldiers to Poland as the White House said Russia could mount an invasion of Ukraine at any moment.
Israeli officials rushing to evacuate citizens from Ukraine by Tuesday — reports
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seeking to evacuate as many Israelis as possible from Ukraine by Tuesday amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, according to Saturday reports.
US-Russia Conflict ‘Path To Armageddon’ Warns Russian Colonel
A leading Russian military expert warns that a conflict between Russia and the United States over Ukraine could escalate into nuclear warfare and be “the path to Armageddon.”
Biden, Putin In Talks To Prevent War
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were to speak Saturday to prevent a war that Washington fears could ignite any moment.
U.S. Orders Embassy In Ukraine To Evacuate Ahead Of Feared Russian Invasion
The U.S. State Department began evacuating staffers from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on Saturday, saying Moscow could imminently launch an invasion of Ukraine. The remarks came in a security update emailed to U.S. citizens in the country.
Britain Says Ukraine-Russia Crisis In “Most Dangerous Moment”
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Thursday that the Ukraine-Russia crisis is at its “most dangerous moment” while thousands of Russian troops engaged in sweeping maneuvers in Belarus near Ukraine. Johnson spoke after talks with the secretary-general of the NATO military alliance on his way to Poland.
U.S. State Department Issues New Advisory Urging Americans To Leave Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has issued a new advisory urging Americans in Ukraine to leave the country at the earliest possibility, strengthening earlier warnings that urged U.S. citizens to “consider” such action.
US deploys B-52 bombers to the UK
The U.S. Air Force deployed four B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bombers to the United Kingdom today.
NATO members heighten alarm over Russia invasion fears, send more troops east
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday the Ukraine crisis has grown into “the most dangerous moment” for Europe in decades, while his top diplomat held icy talks with her Moscow counterpart who said the Kremlin won’t accept lectures from the West.
North Korea: Letter to advocacy group offers rare insight into life for Christians
Offering a rare glimpse into the life of Christians in secretive, isolated North Korea, advocacy group Open Doors UK recently shared a letter from an underground church leader who was exiled to do hard labor in a remote village without the possibility of returning home, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. North Korea is one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians: Open Doors describes the level of persecution there as “extreme.”
Warning: ‘War In Ukraine Threatens World Food Supplies’
War in Ukraine could have a disastrous impact on food supplies to Africa and the Middle East, impacting millions, including persecuted and impoverished Christians, Worthy News established Tuesday.
Kidnappers Free Nigerian Priests, Cook Killed
Nigerian priest Joseph Danjuma Shekari was free Tuesday after suspected Islamic gunmen briefly abducted him from his parish house in northern Nigeria, church sources said.
US Threatens Shutting Russian Pipeline
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to shut down a key Russian natural gas pipeline to Germany if Moscow invades Ukraine, despite Berlin not yet publicly agreeing to obey.
Taiwan Fears Russian Invasion In Ukraine
Taiwan has condemned the cozy relationship between China and Russia amid concerns the U.S. may be unable to protect the island as its attention focuses on avoiding war in Europe.
Ukraine Warns Against Apocalyptic Predictions Of Russian Invasion
Ukraine’s government urged its citizens on Sunday not to believe “apocalyptic predictions” after U.S. officials warned that Russia is nearly ready for an invasion that could claim 85,000 lives.