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Pope Francis spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky after an earlier exchange with Vladimir Putin, against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, marked by frequent Russian strikes and a humanitarian crisis in areas like Olechki in the Kherson region.
Leo XIV spoke by telephone with the Ukrainian president on Monday, a few days after an exchange with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
“The Holy Father recalled the serious situation in the town of Olechki, in the Kherson region, and referred to the request for a humanitarian ceasefire that he had presented to the President of the Russian Federation,” the Vatican said. “His Holiness expressed hope that cooperation between the two sides could enable the delivery of food and medical aid, as well as the safe evacuation of the volunteer civilian population.”
Volodymyr Zelensky, for his part, indicated that he had “informed in detail the situation regarding the Russian escalation and Russia’s incessant strikes on Ukrainian cities and towns”. He also discussed with the Pope “the recurring absence of alerts from partners concerning Russian ballistic missile attacks”, which kyiv attributes to a decision by Washington, which the United States refutes.
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Since last week, Ukraine has been questioning the sustainability of American support, crucial in the war against Russia, at a time when Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump are exchanging strong criticism through the media. The American president criticizes his Ukrainian counterpart in particular for targeting Russian refineries, which he believes is worsening the global fuel shortage and contributing to soaring prices.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Vatican will continue its diplomatic efforts to obtain a humanitarian ceasefire in Olechki.
Likely · Within weeks
Discussions between Ukraine and the United States on military support and missile warnings will continue despite public disagreements.
Possible · Within weeks

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