Zelenskiy Discusses Kidnapped Children and Ceasefire with Pope Leo XIV
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had a phone conversation with newly elected Pope Leo XIV, discussing the issue of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskiy described the discussion as warm and substantive and extended an invitation to the pope to visit Ukraine.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, held a phone discussion with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV on Monday, focusing on critical issues affecting the nation. The primary topics were the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia and the allies' proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, which Moscow has yet to endorse.
Zelenskiy expressed the conversation as warm and sincere on the Telegram app, emphasizing the depth and substance of the dialogue with the pontiff. The cooperation between Ukraine and the Vatican could play a determining role in addressing these pressing concerns.
In addition to discussing these pivotal issues, Zelenskiy extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit Ukraine, potentially paving the way for a strengthened relationship between the country and the Vatican amidst ongoing tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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