Ukrainian bishops demand justice for permanent peace

Ukrainian bishops demand justice for permanent peace

München, Deutschland - The continuing tensions between the USA and Russia with regard to Ukraine have been critically commented on by several sides. The Ukrainian bishop of the German exarchy, Bohdan Dzyurakh, commented concerns about the intentions of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Dzyurakh Trump's efforts welcomes a stable peace, he warns that Putin's claims about the will to peace should be enjoyed with caution. "If the western states betray Ukraine and fulfill Putin's imperial colonial demands, this would be a defeat for the entire democratic world," emphasized Dzyurakh, like the Catholic news agency reported.

appeal to the global community

In another context, the Kyiver Auxiliary Bishop Oleksandr Jaslowezkyj said during a general audience in the Vatican that the urge to be urgent in Ukraine was urgent. While he recognizes the need that Ukraine should be part of the negotiations between the great powers, there is a deep concern about the position of Ukraine in these conversations. "It is our homeland, our country, our people who are suffering - but are we actually part of the conversations?" Asked Jaslowezkyj. He also asked the European countries to actively participate in the process and to secure the stability in the region, as reported by vatican news

The situation in Ukraine remains tense because Russian attacks continue to terrorize the civilian population. Jaslowezkyj described how even the children suffer from the constant air strikes. "The explosions rob us of a piece of confidence," said the bishop and thus illustrated the devastating effects of the war on the psyche of people on site. The international community therefore faces a crucial opportunity to end the conflict before more innocent people have to suffer. The global political rulers are now asked to act determined and to take the chances of peace before this possibility has passed.