Pope Leo XIV ready to mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

Vatican City. Photo from pixabay

The new Pope Leo XIV, who recently became the head of the Catholic Church, has declared his readiness to mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

According to DW, a meeting between the delegations of the two countries could take place in 3-4 weeks in the Vatican, provided that Kyiv and Moscow confirm their participation. Leo XIV has repeatedly emphasised the importance of a diplomatic solution to end the war.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed that the Vatican is ready to provide a platform for the talks, although the Pope himself will not participate in them on a daily basis. The initiative was also supported by some world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.

It should be recalled that Donald Trump, commenting on a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, for the first time publicly suggested the Vatican as a platform for negotiations to end the war.

Also, during a telephone conversation with European leaders, US President Donald Trump admitted that Vladimir Putin has no intention of stopping the war in Ukraine, as he believes that Russia is winning.