Samaritan Wallet head Franklin Graham and Ukrainian President Voldimire Zelensky spoke on Friday about the country's mutual desire for peace in peace negotiations with Russia following the 2022 invasion, which killed millions and drove away. Samaritan The wallets played a key role in providing relief to Ukraine and supplying 265 million pounds of food and 31 million gallons of water With medical care Support and other important services. It also distributes 1.1 million Bibles.
The organization estimates it has supported 10 million Ukrainians.
“TThe oday I spoke Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” Graham wrote on social media on Friday. “I urged him to ask for a National Prayer Day at this important time. I not only do this, but I encourage this Ukraine, But for the Russian people too all over the world – The Church of Jesus Christ stand Together in prayer for peace. There are so many lives Lost. President Donald J. Trump is right – this war must end. I need it God's Help. ”
Today I spoke with the president of Ukraine. @zelenskyyua. I urged him to ask for a National Prayer Day at this important time. I encourage this to stand the Church of Jesus Christ, not just for the Ukrainians, but for the Russians and the world…
– Franklin Graham (@franklin_graham) March 14, 2025
Ukraine has accepted an estimated 30-day ceasefire in the US, Response from Russian President Vladimir Putin was ambiguous. He said last Week of the week “It wasn't completion.”
Graham is the president of Samaritan Wallets and Billy Graham's Missionary Society. Zelenskyy also revealed details about the phone.
“I I thanked him for his support for Ukraine and Ukrainian people, humanitarian assistance and important guidance.” Zelenskyy said on social media. “I spoke to him about the first successful step towards just and lasting peace: the Ukrainian delegation and the US meeting in Jeddah. [Saudi Arabia]. Our nation seeks peace more than anyone else. That's the reason Ukraine accepts unity The state's Unconditional 30-day proposal full Provisional ceasefire.
“THe is a good step to save people,” Zelenskyy has been added. “Release of captive military prisoners and civilians, and the return of children, could also be one of these steps. But now Russia is looking for various excuses to avoid the end of the war. Pressure and unity from partners can change that.
“wevaluator Franklin Graham Rely on your voice and his support.
“TAnnoy you for your prayers for Ukraine and peace. ”
I spoke to Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelicistic Association, and Samaritan's wallet.
We thanked him for his support for Ukraine and Ukrainian people, humanitarian assistance and important guidance.
I told him about our first successful step… pic.twitter.com/bcnv3ktzjm
– volodymyr Zelenskyy /володимирзеленсka (@zelenskyyua) March 14, 2025
Meanwhile, Donald Trump said It's scheduled I'll talk to Putin on the phone on Tuesday.
“weI want to see if that war can be ended,” Trump said Monday Reuters. “Maybe we can, maybe we you can'tbut I think we have very A good opportunity. ”
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