Pope Leo urges Oleshky ceasefire in call with Putin
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Pope Leo XIV urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky during a telephone call Friday, according to the Vatican.
Speaking from a Rome hospital while recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, Leo expressed deep concern about the humanitarian situation in the Kherson region town. The Vatican said he called for a pause in fighting to permit deliveries of food and medical supplies and allow civilians to leave voluntarily and safely.
Residents of Oleshky are facing shortages of food and medicine amid fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Reuters reported that Putin agreed to cooperate with the pope’s request. Kremlin-aligned Russian media said Putin supported Vatican efforts to help create safe conditions for residents and organize essential supplies, while also blaming Ukraine for the humanitarian crisis.
The call was the second publicly reported conversation between Leo and Putin. During their previous call on June 4, the pope urged Russia to make a gesture that could help advance peace in Ukraine.
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