The clash over reforms and Ukraine’s future
What will happen to Kyiv’s economy when the war ceases to be the main obstacle, whilst its consequences – labour shortages, destroyed infrastructure, the need for capital and security risks – remain?

What will happen to Kyiv’s economy when the war ceases to be the main obstacle, whilst its consequences – labour shortages, destroyed infrastructure, the need for capital and security risks – remain?
In Vietnam and Russia, countries marked by Communist atheism, the devotion to Our Lady of Fatima sustains the hopes of the faithful.
Energy and military cooperation top talks between China and Russia
On an official visit to Russia, Mahmoud Abbas signs a joint statement with Putin to implement the road map.
Despite limited means, the Catholic community in Ulaanbaatar is growing and providing socially-useful services. 2004 was a productive year.
The Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations play a crucial role in society, says Putin. Some 11,000 people attended Midnight Mass at Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow.
On the eve of Orthodox Christmas, Aleksij II remembers the Beslan tragedy and calls on the faithful of every religion to work together for peace in the world.
Kazan, Berne, Lourdes, Loreto are examples of how the ecumenical commitment of Christian Churches is growing.
Painter and sculptor Enkhutuvshin speaks about his journey towards Christianity. He is one of Mongolia's 226 baptised Catholics.
The fight against terrorism binds Mongolia and the US
The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly re-emerging in China. In Shanghai a church used as a night club could be put to more proper use.
We must again consider life a gift, Aleksij II says.
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