On Monday , March 11, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine Visvaldas Kulbokas was invited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine because of Pope Francis' statements on the "white flag". This was reported by UNN with reference to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Details
Visvaldas Kulbokas was informed that Ukraine is disappointed with the words of the Pontiff regarding the "white flag" and the need to "show courage and negotiate" with the aggressor
У москві відреагували на скандальну заяву Папи про "білий прапор"11.03.24, 15:16
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that instead of calls that legalize the right of the strong and encourage them to further disregard international law, the head of the Holy See should have sent signals to the international community about the need to immediately unite forces to ensure the victory of good over evil, as well as appeal to the attacker, not the victim.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized that our country, like no other, seeks peace.
This peace, however, must be just and based on the principles of the UN Charter and the Peace Formula proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Context
The other day Pope Francis, speaking about the war unleashed by Russia, said that Ukraine should have what he called the courage of the "white flag" and negotiate.
Шольц відкинув слова Папи щодо "білого прапора"11.03.24, 14:29
Later , Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni explained that Pope Francis declared a "white flag" , expressing hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, referring to Ukraine as a country that has always been a "martyr.
For reference
A nuncio is a permanent diplomatic representative of the Pope in states with which the Vatican maintains official diplomatic relations; the highest diplomatic representative of the Holy See, corresponding to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
Recall
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the Pope's proposal for Ukraine's negotiations with Russia, saying that the Church should be with people who are defending their lives, not engaged in "virtual mediation" from afar.