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Ukraine

  • A Clash of Leadership: Evaluating the Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting from a Christian Perspective

    Zelenskyy - Trump Meeting

    The article evaluates the February 28, 2025, meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump from a Christian ethical perspective. It examines how the conversation, which was meant to address Ukraine’s security and diplomatic concerns, turned into a tense exchange marked by accusations and political posturing.

  • Ancient Order, Modern Chaos: Varnashrama as a Model for Society

    Varnashrama in Ukraine

    In a society struggling to redefine itself, ancient wisdom offers unexpected clarity. What if the key to harmony isn’t in making everyone the same — but in helping each person find their rightful place? This article explores the Varnashrama Dharma — a timeless framework from Indian philosophy — and applies it to the reality of modern Ukraine, where order, purpose, and identity are being renegotiated every day.

  • Holy Rus and the War in Ukraine

    Holy Rus

    People ask whether the Russo-Ukrainian war can be considered a step toward the unification of the triune Rus. Let’s delve into what Holy Rus is and what makes it holy.

  • How Ukraine Can Leverage Protestant Ties to Strengthen Support in the US Congress

    Ukrainian Protestantism and the USA

    The composition of the 119th U.S. Congress by religious affiliation, analyzed by Pew Research Center, has reignited critical discussions about Ukraine’s use of soft power tools in international relations. Despite being the most Protestant country in the post-Soviet space, Ukraine has consistently failed to leverage its Protestant communities to advocate for national interests abroad. Even during pivotal moments of national struggle, this potential remains largely untapped.

  • Russian Orthodoxy: Ukrainian Roots and the Legacy of Kyiv

    Russian Orthodoxy

    The history of Christianity in Eastern Europe is inextricably linked to Kyiv—the cradle of the Orthodox tradition in these lands. It was from here that Christianity began to spread among the Eastern Slavs, and Kyiv remained the center of spiritual and theological life for a long time. However, over time, the influence of the Kyiv Metropolis on the northern territories weakened, and after Moscow seized church leadership in the 14th century and subordinated the Kyiv Metropolis in the 17th century, a gradual russification of Orthodox heritage began.

  • The Difference Between Ukrainian and Russian Orthodoxy

    Russian and Ukrainian Orthodoxy

    Orthodoxy plays a key role in shaping the cultural and spiritual identity of both Ukraine and Russia. While their historical roots trace back to the shared event of the Baptism of Rus in 988, the development of Orthodoxy in the two countries followed different paths. The Ukrainian Church, situated at the crossroads of East Slavic, Byzantine, and Western European cultures, absorbed unique features that distinguish it from the Moscow Church.