Ukraine gained its independence on the breakup of the Soviet union in 1991 and was one of the most important and stable ex-USSR countries until 2014, when Russia invaded Crimea. Since 2022 Ukraine has been involved in a war with Russia with large swathes of territory in the East being annexed by Russia and the lives of all citizens affected daily.
Population: 46 million.
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian.
Main religions: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic.
Link man Mark Sheppard
CBM activities Since Covid and the subsequent war between Russia and Ukraine, it has not been possible to visit Ukraine. An online breaking of bread is held to support those who can join it, and a whatsapp group provides a means of regular contact.
Ecclesias Brothers and sisters are scattered across the country, with some members still living in Kyiv, Kherson region, Kharkiv and Poltava (about 40 members). A number of members are now living as refugees in Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Canada and UK..