The president of Russia Vladimir Putin contacted by phone on Wednesday (04.06.2025) with Pope Leoin which he emphasized his desire for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin assured the predecessor of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo for his desire for peace through the diplomatic path, while accusing Ukraine of seeking “escalation of hostilities”.
Putin congratulated Pontifical once again for his election last month, wishing his success in “Fulfillment of such a high mission”.
The two men have agreed to continue the efforts aimed at further developing links between Russia and the Holy See “based on unifying spiritual and moral values, for the benefit of building a more fair world order”.
Putin and Pope Leo exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, while Putin confirmed his interest in achieving peace through political and diplomatic means, emphasizing the need to eliminate the “basic causes” of the conflict for the achievement of “definitive, fair, fair, fair, just.
Also Russian, the president referred to agreements reached between Russia and Ukraine during the second round of peace talks in Constantinople on Monday, stressing that Moscow is taking all possible measures to reunite children with their relatives.
“He expressed gratitude to Pontiff for his willingness to help resolve the crisis, in particular for the Vatican’s involvement on a depoliticized basis in resolving pressing humanitarian issues,” the Kremlin’s statement said.
“Both sides expressed their intention to continue contacts,” the announcement writes