‘Putin Please…': Pope PRESSES Putin After Unexpected Phone Call Before Russia's Revenge Strike
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/ Jun 05, 2025, 07:30AM IST
Pope Leo XIV held a rare phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging for peace amid ongoing conflict. The conversation marked the first direct contact between the two leaders since the Ukraine war began. The Vatican emphasized the importance of dialogue and peaceful solutions during the exchange. The Kremlin described the discussion as constructive but confirmed Russia's plans to respond to Ukraine recent attacks. Watch.#PopePutinCall #UkraineConflict #PeaceTalks #RussiaUkraineWar #VaticanNews #Diplomacy #GlobalNews
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