"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo, located outside Rome. According to a Vaticanstatement, the Pope reiterated the need for the continuation of dialogue and "expressed his urgent desire that the current diplomatic initiatives bring about a just and lasting peace." This comes as Zelenskyy continues his tour through Europe to secure support for his country while standing firm in the face of pressure to give away territory to Russia."
""We clearly don't want to give up anything," he said in a WhatsApp chat with reporters, while also adding that the US is "looking for a compromise today." Zelenskyy admitted Russia insists on Ukraine giving away territory, while Kyiv is not able to do such a thing due to the country's constitution and international law. "To be frank, we don't have a moral right either," he said."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The Pope reiterated the need for continued dialogue and expressed an urgent desire that current diplomatic initiatives produce a just and lasting peace. Zelenskyy is touring Europe to secure support and is resisting pressure to cede territory to Russia. He stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, noted the US is seeking a compromise, and said Ukraine cannot cede land because of its constitution, international law, and lack of moral right to do so. Zelenskyy will also meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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