Putin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in Oleshky, Kremlin says
- On Friday, Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the humanitarian situation in southern Ukraine.
- The conversation focused on the "grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," a Russian-controlled town where civilians face acute supply shortages.
- Pope Leo urged a ceasefire to allow the entry of first aid and food supplies and to permit voluntary evacuation of the civilian population.
- President Putin told the Pope he supported the Vatican initiative to deliver supplies and was ready to cooperate, the Kremlin said in a statement.
- Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of blocking supplies to the town, while the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.
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Pope calls for ceasefire during phone call with Putin to help people in Oleshky
During a phone call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and the safe evacuation of civilians from Oleshky in Kherson region, Vatican News reports, citing the Holy See's press office.
Pope Leo XIV has telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday from Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Holy Father has communicated to him his “deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation” in the city of Oleshki, Jerson province, while asking for a ceasefire ... Continue reading “Pope Leo XIV calls Putin on the phone from the hospital to ask for a ceasefire in Ukraine”
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Pope Lion XIV, initiated by the Vatican, reported by the Kremlin press service. The main question that Pope Lion XIV wanted to discuss was Ukraine and the possibility of stopping the conflict through dialogue.
Pontifik raised the issue of the humanitarian crisis in the Oleškas and reaffirmed the Vatican ' s willingness to maintain dialogue for peace.
Pope Leo XIV asked Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire in Oleshki to evacuate civilians and allow help in this punished area of Ukraine.
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