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Ukraine at War – Update 20, 2025

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, Ukrainians have fought, bled, and buried their loved ones in defense of their homeland. Cities lie in ruins, families are scattered, and the air still carries the echo of sirens and artillery. Now, this week, the fate of that sacrifice may be decided in a quiet meeting room an ocean away.

President Trump is set to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss a so-called peace plan. But for Ukraine, the wrong deal would not bring peace – it would bring surrender. If Trump bows to Putin’s demands, it could hand over Ukraine’s future, silence the voices of the fallen, and shatter the hope of a nation that has endured so much to remain free.

Join us this week in praying not only for “peace” in Ukraine, but more importantly, a “just peace.”

When a Small Church Refused to Leave…

In a small war-torn town in eastern Ukraine… where war emptied streets and bombs shook the ground… one church refused to run – determined to be a light in the darkness.

With HART’s support, “The Light of the Gospel” church grew from a handful of believers into a lifeline for thousands. Clean water for the thirsty. Laundry and shelter for weary soldiers. The Gospel for all who would listen. This is the story of courage, compassion, and a legacy that will endure long after the guns fall silent.

VIDEO: HART June 2025 Fundraiser

A heartfelt thank you to everyone in Canada and the USA who joined us – both online and in person. Your support made this event a great success! As a result, thousands of children – right now – are experiencing life-changing summer camps, and countless families will receive help and hope through their local churches. WATCH VIDEO HERE

A Heart for Healing

She was one of eight children. Her dream seemed out of reach- until you stepped in.

Liubov Kulinich always wanted to become a doctor, but financial struggles nearly closed the door. A HART scholarship changed everything. Today, she works in Kyiv at the National Cancer Institute, caring for children battling cancer. Her journey is filled with moments of divine timing, gratitude, and a desire to serve not just as a doctor – but as a minister of hope. “God opened doors I thought were impossible. And HART was one of the greatest blessings along the way.” Read Liubov’s journey of hope…

‘Genocide Playing Out’ Russia Accused Of ‘Stealing’

Ukraine’s Future With Forced Deportation Of Children

Kristina Hook, a genocide scholar and lead author of a New Lines Institute report on Russian genocide, argues that the new documents add to an already “overwhelming body of proof.”

“This latest news adds to overwhelming evidence that Russia is not just attacking Ukraine – it’s trying to destroy it. Stealing its land, its future, and its most precious resource – its children – experts are increasingly concluding this is not just war. This is genocide – the crime of crimes – playing out in one of the most documented conflicts in modern history,” Hook told Kyiv Post.

Here are specific prayer points that can help guide our prayers for the situation in Ukraine. Please share these with your friends and family.