Zelenskyy Pays Tribute to Pope Francis, Calls Him a Beacon of Hope Amid Ukraine’s Struggles
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Zelenskyy Pays Tribute to Pope Francis, Calls Him a Beacon of Hope Amid Ukraine’s Struggles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at age 88, calling him a spiritual figure who “knew how to give hope, ease suffering, and foster unity.”
The pope had repeatedly condemned the war in Ukraine, praying for peace and denouncing violence.
Zelenskyy’s message reflects the deep spiritual connection many Ukrainians felt toward Francis during the ongoing invasion.
This story looks at how Pope Francis became a symbol of resilience and comfort in times of war.
Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. While Ukraine, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, pushed for genuine negotiations, Putin declined direct talks and sent aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. The only breakthrough: a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war swap.
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Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in over three years on Friday in Turkey, marking a rare diplomatic engagement since the war began. Though the meeting lasted under two hours and yielded no major breakthroughs, both sides agreed to a significant 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. Each side will now submit a ceasefire proposal. While Ukrainian officials dismissed Russia’s demands as “non-starters,” both nations signaled a cautious willingness to keep talks alive.
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Russia and Ukraine have commenced their first direct peace talks since 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey, aiming to negotiate a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian delegation is led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, while Russia's team is headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is facilitating the discussions
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