Pope-Putin call: reactions from Kyiv and the Kremlin

Pope Leo XIV–Putin call, the reactions. Ukraine's Embassy to the Holy See thanked the Pope “for this gesture of solidarity, support and commitment to the people of Oleshky,” noting that Kyiv had “repeatedly appealed to the Holy See at all levels.”

The Kremlin's full readout says the two sides “agreed to cooperate” on civilian safety and supplies for Oleshky, which Moscow calls a “Russian” city. Putin also stressed Russia–Vatican cooperation in defending Christians and holy sites. Both want to continue the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church. #LeoXIV #Vatican #Putin #Ukraine