The Times, February 29, 2024 Event President Putin has accused the West of seeking Russia’s destruction and promised retaliation with weapons of mass destruction if there was any attempt to encroach on Russian territory. He told MPs and dignitaries in his annual televised address that the West desired Russia’s “strategic defeat” and that the country… Read More Russia will protect itself with nuclear weapons, warns Putin
The Telegraph, January 26, 2024 Event The United States is planning to station nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years as the threat from Russia increases, Pentagon documents seen by The Telegraph reveal. Procurement contracts for a new facility at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk confirm that the US intends to place nuclear… Read More US to station nuclear weapons in UK to counter threat from Russia
Financial Times, December 8, 2023 Event Russian president Vladimir Putin has officially announced he plans to run for another term in next year’s presidential election. Putin made the announcement, which was widely expected, during a ceremony in the Kremlin on Friday attended by soldiers who participated in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Russian leader… Read More Putin announces bid for fifth term at Russia’s helm
Many students of prophecy are still looking for a time when Israel is dwelling in peace and safety. They might see the present conflict in the Middle East as a prelude to those conditions that appear to be existing at the time of the Gogian invasion. My view is that the period of peace and… Read More Ezekiel 38 – Israel dwelling safely…past, present or future?
We see the two powers sparring in the ancient area of the king of the north – the home of the Seleucid empire which Daniel 11 tracks.… Read More Under pressure in Ukraine, Putin lashes out at US in Syria
“If the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.” (Ezekiel 33:6, New International Version) Russia… Read More The Developments for the first half of April
On a study day concerning our current situation and Vladimir Putin’s bid to go beyond Ukraine.… Read More Nations being Prepared for Christ’s Appearance
Looking back: In the February issue of The Christadelphian you may find out more about underneath signs of our times The world is watching the activities of Vladimir Putin’s Russia with some nervousness. It seems that whatever is said or threatened by the West, he is intent on massing more troops and engaging in more… Read More Signs of the Times – On manoeuvres
We know that some of our brothers and sisters live in areas that are at elevated risk for bombardment and invasion. We know that refugees are particularly vulnerable, with uncertain circumstances and conditions. We know that the primary method for brothers and sisters in Ukraine, as well as Russia, to fellowship is through the internet.… Read More Ukraine – What we know & What can we do
Sergei Lavrov the Russian foreign minister has provoked outrage in Israel by asserting that Adolf Hitler had “Jewish origins” and that Jews were the worst antisemites. Israel has been operating as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia as it has ties with both sides.… Read More Russia accuses Israel of supporting Kyiv ‘neo-Nazis’
The horrible images we’ve seen from Ukraine have troubled us all. Beyond the agony being felt by all families across Ukraine is our own concern for our brothers, sisters and family members in the country. It is very difficult to get good information on what has happened to our community members in this region, yet… Read More Ukraine update 21 April 2022
Debkafile, March 17, 2022 Event: “Unacceptable and unforgivable,” was the Kremlin’s response to the US president’s branding of Vladimir Putin as “a war criminal,” on Wednesday, March 16. Incensed rather than cowed by sanctions and international condemnation, the Russian president is likely to double down on his war offensive against Ukraine – regardless of the… Read More Ukraine war is veering fast towards a big power conflict
More than one month ago, Vladimir Putin did what he had said not going to do. This is yet another proof that one cannot rely on the words of a human being. One must always be very careful when things are denied or promised. In today’s reading (Numbers 14) we also see how people easily… Read More Perplexity among the nations
Thank you to all of the brothers and sisters all over the world who joined in prayer on Sunday 13 March for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and Russia. Thank you also to all those who have joined in prayers at other times, do please keep our Ukrainian and Russian brothers and sisters in your… Read More After the prayer sessions for our brothers in Ukraine and Russia
The outbreak of war in Europe and the resultant mass movement of civilians has reminded us rather starkly of the reality of war. Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 are being conscripted into the army, and there is talk that Russia may have to conscript more soldiers to further her ambitions. How… Read More Conscientious Objection – Recommended reading
(With thanks to Brother Roger Long) As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, with appalling suffering being inflicted on the people of that state, the western world has imposed major sanctions on Moscow, sanctions that will inevitably have an impact on life in many nations – such is the nature of our interconnected world. A recent… Read More Signs of the Times – “Distress of nations …”
Much has changed in the last three weeks. The recent build-up of Russian arms and military posturing has turned into a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Battalions from the north, east and south have crossed borders and begun pressing into the centre of the country. Major towns and cities are gradually becoming isolated and cut off.… Read More Build-up of Russian arms and military posturing
“For many years the brotherhood has watched for the time of the end and the return of the Lord Jesus, expecting movement from the north on countries further south and eventually into the Promised Land. Whilst we hope that the current events in Ukraine may be part of that fulfillment, we should not forget that… Read More Worldwide Call to Prayer for Brethren in Ukraine and Russia
Our brothers and sisters have had to send their children to safer places, hoping that they will get there, because the Russians do not mind simply shelling the stream of refugees. It is very clear that the Russian army is repeatedly guilty of war crimes. From the country where also several war crimes took place,… Read More Surrounded by war crimes performing Russians
I am sure we are watching in horror Russia invade Ukraine. But we also expected this to happen with Bible in hand and know that these terrible events are only the start. The Bible clearly says that Russia will pulled down south into Israel at some point…..soon. 8 years ago in 2014 I did a… Read More Watch Crisis in Crimea & Ukraine – talk from 2014!
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