Pope hopes humanitarian operation in Oleshky will lead to new peace initiatives
Pope Leo XIV has welcomed the successful completion of the humanitarian operation in occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, and expressed hope that cooperation between the sides would foster new initiatives to achieve peace.
Source: Vatican News
Details: Pope said this on 1 November following the Angelus prayer in St Peter's Square at the Vatican.
Quote: "In recent days, a humanitarian operation has been carried out to assist the civilian population in the city of Oleshky. I hope that the cooperation between the parties, which made this necessary gesture of humanity possible, will foster a greater willingness to engage in dialogue and lead to new concrete initiatives for peace."
Background:
- Leo XIV previously held telephone conversations with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia regarding the humanitarian situation in Oleshky.
- On 31 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the successful completion of the humanitarian operation.
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