Vatican for negotiations with the Russian Federation - what Zelensky discussed with the Pope.

On Wednesday, July 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting took place at the summer papal residence Castel Gandolfo, near Rome. The Pope suggested the Vatican as a platform for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

During the meeting, Zelensky thanked the Vatican for its support of the Ukrainian people and discussed the humanitarian issue of the return of Ukrainian children who were illegally taken to Russia. The President expressed a shared desire for peace and the end of the war, relying on the Vatican's support in facilitating peaceful dialogue at the international level.

Ukraine appreciated the spiritual and practical support of the Vatican, as well as every prayer for peace expressed by the Apostolic See. Zelensky also plans to participate in the International Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine, which will take place in Rome on July 10-11, to secure the support of the international community for rebuilding the country after the war.