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Low-level ceasefire talks to resume next week, Finland says

Technical-level ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are expected to continue next week at the Vatican, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on May 21.

21 May 2025, 09:38 PM

Pope Leo XIV confirms Vatican's readiness to host next round of Ukraine-Russia talks

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his willingness to host the next round of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations at the Vatican, following a phone call with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian government’s press service wrote on May 20.

21 May 2025, 08:37 AM

Zelenskyy gave Pope Leo XIV list of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed Pope Leo XIV a list of 400 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia from occupied territories, the president said on May 19.

20 May 2025, 01:29 AM

Zelenskyy and wife meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican — video

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Vatican, the Vatican press office said, releasing a video of the meeting on May 18.

18 May 2025, 10:17 PM

Zelenskyy meets Vance and Rubio in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, Suspilne reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 06:45 PM

Zelenskyy to meet Pope Leo XIV after enthronement ceremony

Pope Leo XIV will hold a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the pontiff’s enthronement ceremony, Sky News reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 04:48 PM

Pope Leo XIV offers Vatican for Ukraine-Russia peace talks after Istanbul failure

Pope Leo XIV proposed the Vatican as a venue for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s absence led to the “tragic” failure of negotiations in Istanbul, Politico reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 04:50 PM

Lists of Ukrainian POWs handed to Pope Leo XIV — Coordination Center

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has received lists of Ukrainian soldiers held in Russian captivity, Ukraine’s Coordination Center for Prisoner of War Affairs announced on Telegram on May 15.

15 May 2025, 06:44 PM

Zelenskyy to attend pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass on May 18

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend the inaugural mass of newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak told Reuters on May 13.

13 May 2025, 11:40 PM

Pope Leo XIV urges lasting peace in Ukraine in first public address

Pope Leo XIV, in his first public address, called for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the BBC reported on May 11.

11 May 2025, 06:09 PM

US Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S.-born Bishop of Rome in history, CNN reported on May 8.

8 May 2025, 08:51 PM

Europe, US will ramp up pressure on Russia in next 8–10 days — Macron

Europe and the United States will increase pressure on Moscow within the next 8 to 10 days to force the Kremlin to agree to a ceasefire, French President Emmanuel Macron said on April 28.

29 April 2025, 01:57 AM

Trump believes Zelenskyy ready to trade Crimea for peace

U.S. President Donald Trump believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to cede Crimea to achieve peace, Sky News reports on April 28.

28 April 2025, 12:15 PM

Zelenskyy meets Macron, Starmer, plans talks with Meloni, von der Leyen

Following the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

26 April 2025, 04:55 PM

Zelenskyys honor Pope Francis at historic Vatican funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on April 26.

26 April 2025, 02:03 PM

Trump to meet Zelenskyy, Meloni in Rome

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on April 26 on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral, according to AFP, as cited by La Repubblica.

26 April 2025, 11:03 AM

Von der Leyen seeks Trump meeting at Pope Francis’ funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hopes to hold informal talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome on April 26, according to a European Commission spokesperson cited by Politico.

25 April 2025, 05:47 PM

Ukraine proposes ad-hoc summit in Rome on April 26 to discuss peace efforts

Kyiv has asked Italy and other European partners to help organize an impromptu summit in Rome focused on the war in Ukraine, given that many world leaders will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26.

25 April 2025, 01:28 AM

Pope Francis’ funeral set for April 26, Zelenskyy, Trump to attend

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died at 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, will take place on April 26 at 10:00 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican announced, according to Reuters.

22 April 2025, 02:16 PM

Zelenskyy to attend Pope Francis’s funeral — Presidential Office

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn said, Interfax reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 02:00 PM

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