Franklin Graham offers prayers for Zelenskyy, Putin and Trump in Berlin amid war
Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. During their meeting, Graham offered prayers for Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and President Donald Trump, seeking divine guidance for a path to peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
In a post on social media, Graham shared about his meeting with President Zelenskyy, stating, \”Today I had the privilege to meet with President Zelenskyy and have prayer with him. I prayed for President Putin, I prayed for him [Zelenskyy], and I prayed for President Trump — that God would give them wisdom and that God would give them a path forward for peace.\”
The meeting took place during the European Congress on Evangelism, where Graham addressed over 1,000 Christian leaders from 55 countries. He highlighted the complexities of the war, emphasizing that only God can solve such difficult situations.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by Samaritan’s Purse, including support for Ukrainian children, displaced individuals, and medical institutions. He also thanked the American people, the White House, and President Trump for their strong support and prayers during this challenging time.
The meeting with Zelenskyy occurred amidst escalating Russian military action in Ukraine, with reports of increased air and ground assaults. Germany has announced plans to assist Ukraine in producing long-range missiles, showing a deepening of support for Ukraine’s defense industry.
Zelenskyy has proposed a trilateral summit involving Trump and Putin to negotiate an end to the hostilities. Graham’s visit to Berlin coincided with the European Congress on Evangelism, where over 1,000 pastors and ministry leaders from across Europe gathered to declare their unashamed commitment to the Gospel.
The congress marked a return to the roots of BGEA’s global evangelistic mission, with more than 20 speakers from 13 nations contributing to the event. Worship was led by Grammy winner Michael W. Smith and other Christian artists from Europe, with the event translated into 10 languages.
Marc Van de Wouwer, a Belgian evangelist, shared his experience at the 2000 Amsterdam congress, stating that it reignited his passion for evangelism. He expressed his excitement to invest in the next generation of evangelists.
Overall, Franklin Graham’s meeting with President Zelenskyy and participation in the European Congress on Evangelism underscored the importance of prayer, humanitarian aid, and unwavering commitment to sharing the message of salvation in challenging times.
