The Kremlin spokesman said that Vladimir Putin In an interview with the Pope “he drew attention to the escalation of the conflict by the regime in Kiev,” quotes the Russian agency TASS.
“Putin expressed gratitude to the Pope Leonowi XIV for the desire to help in solving the conflict with Ukraine. The Russian leader also confirmed his interest in achieving peace in Ukraine political and diplomatic means” – we read in a message.
According to the Kremlin's account, the Russian president was also to provide the Pope with information about “agreements achieved in Istanbul” regarding the exchange of prisoners and bodies killed on the front of soldiers.
In addition, Tass indicates that “Putin expressed the hope that the Holy See would be more actively promoting religious freedom in Ukraine.”
War in Ukraine. Trump and Zełenski diplomatic procedures
On the same day Vladimir Putin He talked to Donald Trump. The US president said that the conversation was good, “but it would not lead to the room right away.” The American leader pointed out that, according to Putin, Russia must respond to a Ukrainian attack on Russian airports in recent days.
On May 18, the Pope talked about the situation of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelnski. The Pope met with the leader during the inauguration of his pontificate. Earlier, the President of Ukraine talked to Leon XIV by phone. At that time, the Holy Father stated that “tired Ukraine is awaiting negotiations on a fair and lasting peace.”