President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to Pope Leo XIV, who talked about the struggling of Ukraine on Saturday 28 June, and referred to as for assist in bringing Ukrainians held by Russia again.

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Particulars: An announcement by Pope Leo XIV about Ukraine was revealed in Ukrainian on the official X web page of the Pope on Saturday 28 June.

Quote from Pope Leo XIV: "I specific my closeness to martyred Ukraine – to the youngsters, the younger individuals, the aged, and particularly to households who mourn their family members. I share your sorrow for the prisoners and victims of this mindless battle."

Particulars: A couple of hours later, Zelenskyy responded to the put up, thanking the Pope for his "continued prayers and compassion for Ukraine and our individuals".

Quote from Zelenskyy: "Collectively we should cease this wanton Russian aggression and shield harmless lives. A simply peace is required. And we might additionally deeply admire your sort assist in bringing again all our individuals – adults and kids – held in Russian captivity in opposition to their will."

Background:

• The Vatican beforehand reported that in his first dialog with the Russian chief Vladimir Putin in early June, Pope Leo XIV referred to as on him "to take a gesture that might favour peace".
• Pope Leo XIV proposed the Vatican as a venue for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, an thought supported by Kyiv, European states and america, however Moscow refused.

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