“President Volodymyr Zelensky had the first conversation with the Pope Lion of the XIV, discussed the situation on ceasefire and negotiations with the Russian Federation, and also invited Pontiff to Ukrraine. Source: Zelensky in Telegram is the line of Zelensky: spoke to the Pope Roman Lion XIV.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Zelensky in Telegram
The direct language of Zelensky: Spoke to the Pope Roman Lion XIV. It was our first conversation, but already very warm and really substantive. He thanked for the support of Ukraine and all our people. We greatly appreciate the words of his holiness about the need to achieve just and long peace for our country and release prisoners. ”
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Details: According to the President, the conversation also touched, thousands of Ukrainian children deported by Russia – Ukraine is counting on the assistance of the Vatican in their return home to their families.
“Informed about the agreement of Ukraine and our partners that from now on the complete, unconditional cease cessation of fire for at least 30 days, and also confirmed our readiness for further negotiations in any format, in particular for direct negotiations, which we have repeatedly emphasized. President.
In addition, Zelensky invited the Pope to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. “Such a visit would bring true hope for all believers, for all our people,” the President said.
The parties also agreed to keep contact and plan a personal meeting in the near future.
Prehistory:
- On May 8, the new Pope elected a 69-year-old American Cardinal Robert Francis Pravo, who took the papal name Lev XIV.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated on the election of Pope Leo XIV and expressed his hope that the newly elected Pope would support the achievements of a “just peace”.
- On Sunday, May 11, Pope Lion XIV called for a “sincere and long peace” in Ukraine and the immediate termination of hostilities in the Gaza sector while release of hostages.