Russia launched a mass attack on Ukrainian cities overnight on Aug. 28, killing 18, including children, and World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Jerry Pillay called for a stop to attacks on Ukraine, urging dialogue, not violence. "The World Council of Churches is appalled by Russia's escalation of attacks impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine," Pillay said. WCC statement on Russia's escalation of attacks on UkraineThe Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations issued a strong statement on the "latest Russian terrorist attacks" against Ukrainian cities. The Russian Orthdox Church, which supports Putin's war on Ukraine is a member of the World Coucil of Churches.