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Kherson: Leo XIV asks Zelensky to collaborate with Russia

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Briefings

Following a two-day call with President Putin to request a ceasefire, Leão XIV contacted Ukrainian President Zelensky to insist on dialogue and peace. The evidence indicates a diplomatic escalation where the Pope sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, but the specific outcome of this mediation remains unconfirmed.

Key points

• Leão XIV called President Putin two days prior to request a ceasefire.
• Leão XIV subsequently contacted Ukrainian President Zelensky to urge dialogue and peace.

Context

The Pope's intervention suggests a significant shift in the conflict dynamics, attempting to leverage international religious authority to force a pause in hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the two-day timeframe between Putin's call and Leão XIV's contact with Zelensky. The specific outcome of the mediation, the number of participants, and the final status of the ceasefire are not provided in the source.

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