Overview

• Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's willingness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing neutrality and moral responsibility.
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is actively coordinating between the Vatican, Washington, and Kyiv to facilitate talks, with the Vatican seen as a potential venue.
• The Kremlin, through spokesman Dmitry Peskov, claims no formal proposal for Vatican mediation has been received and has yet to commit to any talks.
• Reports suggest potential mid-June peace talks in the Vatican, with a possible U.S. delegation, though this remains unconfirmed by Moscow.
• President Trump has shifted the U.S. stance, urging Russia and Ukraine to independently find a resolution, while Ukraine demonstrates willingness for dialogue.