Pope Leo discussed the difficult humanitarian situation in Oleshky with Putin and called for a ceasefire
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Pope Leo XIV discussed the humanitarian situation in Oleshky with Putin. He called for a ceasefire to facilitate aid and the evacuation of civilians.
Pope Leo held a phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and expressed "deep concern over the difficult humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, Kherson region" and called for a ceasefire, reports UNN, citing Vatican News.
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On Friday afternoon, the press service of the Holy See released a statement saying that Pope Leo XIV had held a phone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
"During the conversation, the Holy Father expressed deep concern over the difficult humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to enable the delivery of food and medical aid, as well as the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians," the statement said.
"Finally, the Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace," the statement said.