A European Parliament vice-president started a hunger strike to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in occupied Oleksy

Updated 2026-10-22 · told from many outlets at once

European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno began a hunger strike to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky. Pope Leo XIV contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin about aid and evacuation. The actions followed a call from the Pope to the EU leadership.

European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced a hunger strike.
Pope Leo XIV called Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding aid and evacuation.

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