Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
The pope said the rare ceasefire could encourage dialogue after hundreds of civilians were evacuated and food, water and medicine were delivered.
- During his Sunday prayer on November 1, Pope Leo expressed hope that cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in implementing a ceasefire in Oleshky would lead to broader peace initiatives.
- Brokered by Melania Trump with Leo's involvement, a six-day ceasefire began on October 23 to allow aid deliveries to an estimated 2000 civilians in Oleshky suffering food and medicine shortages.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised the humanitarian operation, citing successful coordination between Russia and Ukraine's human rights commissioners as evidence of positive cooperation in Oleshky.
- Archbishop Paul Gallagher stated the Vatican did not directly arrange the ceasefire, even though Leo recently consulted with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that peace negotiators will meet for fresh talks in early November to address ongoing issues between the two nations.
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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a partial ceasefire in Oreshki, Khson Oblast, to open a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians. This is a one-off example of cooperation, which both sides have praised positively. However, the agreement has not been extended to other fronts, nor has it changed the overall state of the conflict.
Ukrainian Families Reunited As Pope Welcomes Oleshky Humanitarian Truce (Worthy News Radio)
Hundreds of civilians have been evacuated from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky under a rare six-day ceasefire brokered with the help of U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Pope Leo XIV has welcomed the humanitarian breakthrough, expressing hope that it could encourage wider peace efforts. But the operation has also claimed lives, while uncertainty remains for those still living in the devastated town.
Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo said on Sunday he hoped cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in implementing a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky would pave the way for broader peace efforts.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed hope that the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki will be followed by other peace initiatives and will strengthen dialogue between the sides
“In recent days, a humanitarian operation has been carried out to assist the civilian population in the city of Alyoshki. I hope that the cooperation between the parties, which made this necessary gesture of humanity possible, will...
Pope Leo XIV has expressed hope that a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshki will encourage broader efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kiev. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine was announced on October 23 and is aimed at ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians. Oleshki, located in the Kherson region, is facing acute shortages of food and medicine. The six-day truce was brokered …
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