Voice of Ukraine

From Ira Kapitonova in Kyiv (Day 598):

Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above earth and heaven.
Psalm‬ ‭148:13‬

On October 12, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed a resolution “to recognize Vladimir Putin as illegitimate after the end of his current presidential term and to cease all contact with him, except for humanitarian contact and in the pursuit of peace.” The resolution explains how Putin has held power in Russia for more than 20 years while subduing the parliament, creating a puppet judiciary system, eliminating free media, getting rid of opponents, and establishing total control over society. All of this has turned Russia into a de facto dictatorship. The PACE also supported establishing an ad hoc international criminal tribunal to hold the Russian leadership accountable for their actions.

These resolutions have little practical application, yet they still help establish and record the state of affairs, which may hopefully be used in court one day.

Meanwhile, Russian troops increase their attacks along the front line and bomb the cities they can reach with their long-range surface-to-air missile systems.

Lord, have mercy.