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Pope Leo XIV Urges Putin to Halt Siege of Oleshky, Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV, recovering from surgery, urged Putin to cease the siege of Oleshky, where 2,000 residents risk starvation.

World News · 1 min read · Source: The New York Times
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Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV reached out to Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in a phone call aimed at securing a cease‑fire for the Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

The pontiff highlighted the dire situation in Oleshky, where mines and drones have confined roughly 2,000 residents, leaving them vulnerable to starvation amid ongoing hostilities.

The appeal underscores the Vatican’s continued diplomatic engagement in the conflict, seeking to alleviate civilian suffering through direct dialogue with Moscow.

Why It Matters

The humanitarian crisis in Oleshky impacts European security and refugee flows, making diplomatic pleas from the Pope relevant to U.S. and European policymakers.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times ›
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