As Ukraine enters its fifth year of war, this update reflects on a conflict that shows no sign of ending, even as other wars around the world begin to subside.
In this conversation, we hear directly from Kuno Kleijer, who shares firsthand insight into life in Ukraine during a harsh winter marked by extreme cold, nightly attacks on infrastructure, and growing uncertainty about the future. Electricity, water, and especially heating are under constant threat as Russia intensifies its strikes.
Despite the worsening conditions, the work of Christians for Israel continues without pause:
- Supporting Jewish communities across Ukraine
- Assisting with aliyah through shelters and transport routes
- Providing food parcels, soup kitchens, medical help, and care for elderly Holocaust survivors
- Operating under curfews and constant security risks
Kuno speaks honestly about fear, exhaustion, and pessimism, while also explaining how faith, prayer, and perseverance sustain the team day by day. He shares how daily routines have adapted to wartime realities and why prayer from believers around the world is vital for safety and strength.
The update concludes with a reflection on Isaiah 43:5–6 — “Do not be afraid, for I am with you” — a promise that continues to guide the work, encourage those making aliyah, and strengthen those serving in the midst of war.
This is a sobering yet hopeful reminder that faithfulness and trust in God remain essential, even in the darkest times.