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Pope Leo Speaks With Zelensky Seeking Aid For Trapped Civilians In Oleshky
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 23:04
Pope Leo Speaks With Zelensky Seeking Aid For Trapped Civilians In Oleshky
- •Pope Leo XIV spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to discuss delivering humanitarian aid to civilians trapped in Oleshky.
- •The call follows a previous conversation between the Pope and Russian President Vladimir Putin where a humanitarian ceasefire was requested.
- •Approximately 2,000 civilians, including about 40 children, remain trapped and facing hunger in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city.
- •The Vatican continues its diplomatic efforts through high-level contacts with both Moscow and Kyiv to address the war's humanitarian toll.
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Pope Leo spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek cooperation in delivering humanitarian aid, food, and medical supplies to civilians trapped in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, as well as enabling their safe and voluntary evacuation.
Pope Leo spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16, during which he requested a humanitarian ceasefire to facilitate essential supplies and safe evacuations for civilians.
Oleshky has been under Russian occupation since 2022, with Ukrainian officials reporting that roughly 2,000 civilians, including about 40 children, remain trapped in the city facing hunger.
