Ukraine Hosts Third Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv

On August 23, 2026, approximately 1,500 attendees gathered in Kyiv for Ukraine’s third annual National Prayer Breakfast. The event, held one day before the nation’s Independence Day, included a moment of silence to honor soldiers and civilians killed since the start of the conflict in February 2022. The assembly drew over 650 international participants from 17 countries, many of whom traveled via overnight trains from Poland.

Speakers at the event emphasized the role of faith during wartime. Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence addressed the audience, stating that while an occupying power may seize territory, it cannot conquer a people with unbroken faith. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg also spoke, drawing on Psalm 20:7 to highlight the importance of spiritual reliance over military strength. The gathering served as a platform for international solidarity, with attendees engaging in personal fellowship and prayer amidst the ongoing challenges of the war.