The council president of the country’s Evangelical Church Annette Kurschus emphasized a need for peace proposals The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany has rebuked high-profile Ukrainian officials for attacking a recent public appeal by renowned politicians for work on ending the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.

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Kiev encourages Ukrainian women who have fled the conflict-torn country to come back home, Deputy Economy Minister Tatyana Berezhnaya has said. Her comments came amid warnings that a disproportionate population exodus could have a devastating effect on the nation’s economy.