The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, condemned the recent Russian attack during a phone conversation with Pope Leo XIV. This attack, which took place on Good Friday, involved “hundreds” of drones and “dozens of missiles” launched against various Ukrainian cities. Zelensky shared that, at the time of their talk, Russian forces were intensifying their offensives.
Pope Leo XIV reiterated his desire to achieve a cessation of hostilities and a just and lasting peace, according to reports from the Vatican. Zelensky, in addition to congratulating the pontiff on Easter, invited him to make his first apostolic visit to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president emphasized that Russian attacks have been ongoing, affecting at least five regions, and occurred in response to his proposal for a ceasefire due to the holiday. The Vatican also highlighted the importance of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the urgency of providing assistance to those affected by the conflict.
During the conversation, topics related to the negotiation process between Kiev and Moscow were discussed, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. For more details on the current political situation, you can read about the IEP survey that shows the electoral landscape in the country.
