Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday first phoned with the new Pope Leo XIV. The Russian leader appreciated the Pope’s willingness to contribute to the solution of war in Ukraine. TASR reports this based on Ansa and TASS reports.
The Russian President made it clear to the new Pope that Russia will try to end the war in Ukraine by peaceful and diplomatic means, And he informed him about the results of Monday’s direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul. He also reiterated the Russian claims that In order to end the war, it is necessary to solve “the underlying causes of conflict”.
Migrate. Since its election to the forehead of the Catholic Church It regularly appeals to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The Vatican also offered as a place at potential peace negotiations, but the Russian party refused.
Putin also expressed the hope that The Holy See under his leadership will be more active to support religious freedom in Ukraine. Russia criticizes Ukraine for its interventions against the representatives of the Orthodox Church in the country operating under the Moscow Patriarchate. This Kiev accuses her of cooperation with Russia and the Ukrainian Parliament banned it last year.
