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Putin and Pope Leo XIV agree to cooperate on aid for Oleshky civilians
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pope Leo XIV discussed the situation in Ukraine and humanitarian issues in a phone call. The two sides agreed to cooperate on delivering aid to residents of Oleshky in the Kherson region.
Developments surrounding Ukraine and humanitarian issues dominated the agenda of a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pope Leo XIV.
Putin conveyed his wishes for good health and a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV, who recently underwent surgery. The call also addressed Russia and the Vatican supporting shared spiritual and moral values and cooperating to protect Christians and holy sites.
Dialogue between the Russian and Roman churches
Putin and Pope Leo XIV expressed their interest in continuing the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
On the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, the Pope’s readiness to contribute and his efforts in the humanitarian sphere were also discussed. Putin thanked the Pope for this approach.
Aid to civilians in Oleshky on the agenda
According to the Kremlin’s statement, Pope Leo XIV conveyed his concern about the situation of civilians living in Oleshky in the Kherson region. The Russian side, for its part, blamed the Ukrainian authorities for the dire humanitarian conditions in the town.
Pope Leo XIV reportedly called during the conversation for hostilities to stop so that food and medical aid could reach civilians in the town, and urged the safe and voluntary evacuation of civilians. The Pope also reaffirmed the Vatican’s commitment to fostering dialogue and promoting peace.
The sides supported the Vatican’s intention to help ensure the safety of the town’s residents and to create suitable conditions for delivering vital supplies. They agreed to cooperate in this area, and the phone call was described as constructive and conducted in a spirit of mutual respect.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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