Pope Leo XIV speaks by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, where about 2000 people are trapped. The Pope previously requested a truce from Russian President Putin and urged cooperation with Russia to deliver aid. The Vatican and the Kremlin both said they are ready to work together.
- Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky and previously called Russian President Vladimir Putin to request a truce.
- The Pope expressed hope that an agreement would allow aid delivery and requested collaboration with Russia to bring aid to Oleshky.
- Zelenskyy told the pope about Russia's escalating aggression and attacks on Ukrainian areas and the Pope previously requested a humanitarian truce from Vladimir Putin.
- The Vatican is working to secure humanitarian access to Oleshky and the Kremlin confirmed readiness to cooperate with the Vatican.
- Ukrainian sources claim about 2000 people are trapped in Oleshky.
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