UCCRO statement on the initiatives to bring the Russian authorities to justice and restore fairness
UCCRO unconditionally support the creation of an International Tribunal that would prosecute the Russian authorities for the crime of aggression.
Call for national fasting and prayer on February 24 for victory and peace in Ukraine
We call on all faiths of Ukraine to declare and hold a national fast and prayer in their religious communities on February 24 with round-the-clock prayer vigils, fasting, and active performance of works of charity.
Appeal to the World Council of Churches on Russian terroristic attacks on Ukrainian civilians
We appeal to the World Council of Churches with a request for assistance in the return home of all Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression.
UCCRO Statement on Russian terrorist attacks on the cities of Ukraine
We appeal to the international community, to the religious leaders of the world, with a call to condemn the acts of state terror carried out by Russia. The terrorist state must be stopped as soon as possible!
Appeal on the necessity of evacuating all people from Azovstal, including the defenders of Mariupol
UCCRO calls for mercy – the defenders of Mariupol should be evacuated to the territory controlled by Ukraine in exchange for captured Russian soldiers.
Appeal to russian religious figures on the evacuation from Azovstal of civilians and wounded defenders of Mariupol
UCCRO calls on russian religious figures to make requests to the russian authorities to evacuate civilians and wounded defenders of Mariupol from the Azovstal plant.
UCCRO Statement on the necessity of humanitarian corridors for Mariupol
We call on all those whose competence it is and who have the ability – to unblock the access of help to Mariupol and evacuation from the city and make every effort to save its innocent residents.
UCCRO Appeal regarding safety during religious holidays
As representatives of the religious community of Ukraine, we appeal to stop the shelling of cities and villages in Ukraine and to slow down offensive hostilities, at least for the duration of the sacred days for all three religions.
Statement on genocide of the Ukrainian people, committed by russian troops in the Kyiv region
Every state in the world should recognize the genocide of the Ukrainian people during the russian invasion in 2022 and condemn the ideology of the Russkiy Mir.
UCCRO Appeal on the provision of air defense for Ukraine and humanitarian corridors for the rescue of civilians
Ukrainian religious leaders call to take urgent measures to provide the Ukrainian army with modern air defense systems and fighter jets that can protect Ukrainian civilians.
UCCRO Appeal regarding prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine as a manifestation of mercy
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls on every religious leader and clergymen in the Russian Federation to facilitate the return of captured Russian soldiers to their families, and Ukrainian soldiers to their own.
UCCRO Appeal on introduction of a no-fly zone over Ukraine and the response to humanitarian disasters in select regions
Ukrainian Council of Churches calls on world leaders, OSCE, the EU, and NATO to introduce a no-fly zone over the territory of Ukraine or to provide the Ukrainian army with modern air defense systems and fighter jets.
UCCRO calls on Belarusian religious leaders not to allow their army to be involved in the war against Ukraine
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations appealed to the religious leaders of the Republic of Belarus to prevent the involvement of the Belarusian army in the war against Ukraine.
Statement on the shelling by the Russian invaders of civilian objects in Ukraine
Russia is waging a war against the civilian population of Ukraine, as it purposefully fires at residential areas, schools, kindergartens, maternity hospitals, hospitals, and critical infrastructure facilities.
Council of Churches insists on introducing a no-fly zone over Ukraine
UCCRO calls the international community “to take urgent measures to introduce a no-fly zone over Ukraine and provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with modern air defense equipment.”
Council of Churches calls to create the humanitarian corridors in Ukraine for evacuation of women and children
Churches and religious organizations of Ukraine call on the international community to take urgent measures to organize humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of residents from areas occupied by Russian troops and those where active hostilities are taking place.
Emergency address on the possibility of an aerial attack on Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv
We have received alarming information about the possibility of an aerial attack on one of the most famous symbols of Ukraine, a spiritual sanctuary – Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
UCCRO Appeal on Russia's military aggression against Ukraine
We appeal to the religious and political leaders of the world to do everything possible to stop the Russian aggressor's offensive in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Council of Churches calls on President Putin to stop the war
The heads of churches and religious organizations of Ukraine urge Vladimir Putin to "stop the growing fire of war."
The Council of Churches calls on Russia and Ukraine to exchange all prisoners of war as a step towards de-escalation
The exchange of persons held in connection with the Russian aggression can be a step to de-escalate the existing conflict that started in 2014.
UCCRO Appeal for unity and prayer for Ukraine
Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls for praying for Ukraine and uniting in order to give a consolidated rebuff to the Russian aggressor.
UCCRO Statement on the threats posed by the Istanbul Convention, and the inexpediency of its ratification
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations is concerned about the ideological bias and certain provisions of the Istanbul Convention, which convince us that it is inappropriate to ratify this particular international document.
UCCRO Resolution on the need to develop the Family Policy of Ukraine
Participants of the field meeting of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations in Ostroh, Rivne Region, adopted a Resolution on the Family Policy of Ukraine.
UCCRO Statement on the need to protect the traditional family values of the Ukrainian people
We see an increasingly clearer juxtaposition of traditional family and European values, which is nothing more than a cynical substitution of concepts and a planned attack on the European choice of the Ukrainian people.
It is time to hand over the St. Nicholas Cathedral to the Сatholic community – UCCRO statement
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations stated that the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv should be handed over to the Catholic community for permanent free use.
UCCRO Appeal on solving the problem of innocent convicts
Ukrainian Council of Churches calls to adopt a bill that will release innocent convicted Ukrainian citizens from unjust captivity.
Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls for peace
Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations appeals to all those in whose power and competence to cease fire and shelling in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Council of Churches calls for compliance with the quarantine requirements
Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has issued a special appeal regarding the prevention of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the necessary actions during quarantine in Ukraine.