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Oct 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM ET
Pope urges Putin to agree to Ukraine truce
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Pope Leo urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a truce with Ukraine during a phone call on Friday, the Vatican said. The Kremlin said Putin supported a Vatican initiative to deliver supplies to civilians in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine and was ready to cooperate.
WHO: Pope Leo and Russian President Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Pope Leo urged Putin to agree to a truce with Ukraine during a phone call; the Kremlin said Putin supported a Vatican initiative to deliver supplies to civilians in Oleshky and was ready to cooperate.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: The call included discussion of a truce with Ukraine and a Vatican initiative to deliver supplies to civilians in Oleshky.
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