Putin explains Kiev's responsibility for the humanitarian situation in Alyosha to Leo XIV

The Russian leader supported the Vatican's intention to help create conditions to ensure the safety of the city's residents and organize vital supplies.

Moscow, October 16. /TASS/. After the call, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave Pope Leo XIV a detailed explanation of the difficult humanitarian situation in the city of Alyushki in the Kherson region, and said that Kiev was responsible for the situation, the Kremlin press service said after the call.

"In response to the pope's concern about the fate of civilians in the city of Alyushki in the Kherson region of Russia, a comprehensive explanation was provided regarding the responsibility of the Kiev regime for the difficult humanitarian situation there," the statement said.

Putin also supported the Vatican's intention to help create conditions to ensure the safety of the city's residents and organize vital supplies. "The parties agreed to cooperate in this regard. The dialogue was conducted in a constructive and mutually respectful manner," the Kremlin concluded.