They would have to be around 100 years old....but there are surely some in the Ukraine who would remember as the German war machine spent too much time on Kiev....dooming the effort to take Moscow....at least as to the testimony of some involved. I remember reading Khrushchev Remembers while at Pitt....my first real interest in Kiev and the Ukraine....this when I should have been reading textbooks.
More recently many Americans followed the political career over the years of Yulia Tymoshenko....probably because of her attractive appearance....and very distinct Ukranian style braided hair. More recently it was Paul Manafort....as reported on in the many books on Trump....and his nefarious dealings in the Ukraine....and then Hunter Biden....and Trump himself....and impeachment.
China will be hosting....hopefully only for the Olympics....with athletes from 91 nations starting in two weeks. Putin is scheduled to attend the opening ceremonies. His Crimean offensive started shortly after the Sochi Olympics....but those who should know say that the early Spring would be too late for a military offensive in the Ukraine....for it would not be a good time to move heavy military equipment.
The Olivet Discourse as related in Matthew 6 and Mark 13 and Like 21 all mention 'wars and rumors of wars" as signs at the end of times. Luke....depending on the translation....instead of 'rumors chooses words such as tumults or rebellions or commotions or threats. What is happening right now concerning the Ukraine and Taiwan are definitely 'rumors' of war....whether those nations are what the Lord Jesus meant or not.
Tomorrow is yet another Lord's Day.....and I have about a decade of posts here wondering if the next Lord's Day might be the Lord's Day where the Holy Spirit might begin to move mightily over the shepherds of the land....as to the very real nearness of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ....with His mighty angels....in righteous judgment on this world....and to take to Himself those who trust in Him….giving greater hope and assurance and vision even as the darkness increases.
