Pope Leo XIV urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in occupied Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations
The Vatican expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Oleshki and called for a ceasefire to allow aid and evacuation. Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir Putin during his hospitalization. Russian forces have controlled Oleshky since 2022 and banned residents from burying the dead. The UN called the situation desperate.
- The Vatican expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Oleshki and appealed for a ceasefire to allow aid and evacuation.
- Pope Leo XIV, who was hospitalized, had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin.
- The Pope appealed for a local ceasefire in Oleshky to allow aid delivery and civilian evacuation.
- Ukraine and Russia both acknowledge the humanitarian crisis in the Kherson region and blame each other for hindering aid and evacuations.
- Russian forces occupied Oleshky at the start of their special military operation and have controlled the city since 2022.
- Medical bulletins report the Pope's condition is improving.
- The Pope reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to dialogue and peace.
- The Kremlin said Putin gave explanations regarding the humanitarian situation in Oleshky and blamed Kyiv for the crisis.
- Putin expressed support for the Vatican's intent to ensure inhabitant safety and said Russian-Vatican cooperation is important for protecting Christians.
- The Russian forces banned residents from burying the dead in Oleshky.
- Volker Türk said the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced the situation as desperate.
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