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Pope Leo XIV Confirms Vatican as Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The pontiff's offer follows the collapse of Istanbul negotiations, with Italy and Ukraine coordinating efforts for a new ceasefire framework.

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MAY 19: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance, on May 19, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Vatican Media/Vatican Pool - Corbis/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV has officially confirmed his willingness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican.
  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed gratitude to the pope for his commitment to peace after their discussions on the Vatican's role.
  • The Istanbul peace talks collapsed after both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to attend.
  • Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed the Holy See’s readiness to mediate and facilitate direct talks between the warring parties.
  • Meloni and Ukrainian President Zelensky agreed to maintain close coordination with international partners to advance a new ceasefire and peace agreement.