Pope calls for humanitarian ceasefire and evacuation of civilians in Ukraine

The Vatican announced: In a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV, expressing concern about the humanitarian situation in the city of Olsheki, called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to send relief aid and the safe evacuation of civilians.

Ambassador Arjan-International Group: The Vatican announced in a statement: Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern about the humanitarian situation in the Ukrainian city of Olsheki in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

According to the statement, the pope called for a ceasefire to allow aid to reach the city and allow civilians to leave. He also called for the cessation of hostilities in order to provide the opportunity to send food and medical aid to Oleshki in Kherson region.

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians and the Vatican's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine started in February 2022 and continues. At that time, Moscow announced the beginning of what it called "special operations".

Volodymyr Zelensky, in response to Donald Trump's criticism of not holding the presidential elections in Ukraine, announced that the elections will be held if a full ceasefire is established.

Bloomberg reported, quoting European officials, that Vladimir Putin plans to intensify Russia's attacks on Ukraine as winter approaches; The issue that has forced Europe to strengthen Kiev's air defense and prepare for a longer war.

The Russian President announced that the civilians of the Kherson region should be evacuated so that they do not suffer during the conflict with the Ukrainian forces.