Pope Leo XIV, recovering from lung surgery, made an urgent appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The plea comes as the city has faced prolonged blockades amid ongoing conflict, raising concerns over humanitarian conditions. The Vatican’s intervention highlights growing international pressure for de-escalation in the region. Details on Putin’s response or the broader diplomatic context remain unclear.
Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV called Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a ceasefire in the blockaded Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
