Franklin Graham Prays with Zelenskyy in Berlin as Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies

In a poignant moment amidst Berlin’s vibrant energy, Franklin Graham, the steadfast leader of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. Their encounter wasn’t just a handshake; it was a heartfelt pause in the chaos of the escalating Russia-Ukraine war, where Graham offered prayers for peace, extending his hopes to Zelenskyy, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump. “Only God can untangle this mess,” Graham declared, his words echoing the weight of a conflict that’s as complex as it is brutal.

The meeting unfolded against the backdrop of the European Congress on Evangelism, a gathering of over 1,000 Christian leaders from 55 nations, the first of its kind in 25 years. Graham, addressing the crowd, channeled the spirit of his father, Billy Graham, who once used Berlin as a stage to preach salvation in 1966. “This is a moment for Europe to stand unashamed of the Gospel,” he urged, as voices like Michael W. Smith and Charity Gayle filled the air with worship, translated into 10 languages.

Zelenskyy, ever the resilient figure, expressed deep gratitude for the humanitarian lifeline thrown by Samaritan’s Purse—aid that’s reached Ukrainian children, displaced families, and battered medical facilities. “Your prayers and support are felt,” he told Graham, acknowledging the American people, the White House, and Trump’s backing. Meanwhile, the war rages on, with Russian drones and ground assaults intensifying, and Germany stepping up to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles—a bold move in a tense geopolitical chess game.

Graham’s prayers for a trilateral summit between Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump carry a flicker of hope, though the path to peace feels like navigating a minefield blindfolded. As Berlin buzzes with evangelical fervor, the city once again becomes a platform for something bigger—a call for divine wisdom in a world teetering on the edge.