Stand with Ukraine, nation’s leading prelate urges

November 19, 2014

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has called for support for Ukraine as it confronts Russian aggression.

“Ukraine is now facing foreign aggression, a kind of ‘hybrid war’ involving a non-declared military invasion, serious economic pressure, and a huge campaign of disinformation,” Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said in a recent interview with George Weigel.

“Ukraine is the victim of this aggression, and I would ask our friends worldwide, in the name of justice and Christian solidarity, to stand behind those who are oppressed in Ukraine,” the prelate added. “Be in solidarity with the nation that was oppressed for so many years and is now rising up to reclaim its dignity. Help us to defend freedom and democracy in Ukraine. Because in today’s globalized world, this is not only about us; this is also about you.”

 

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Further information:

• Ukraine Rising (National Review)