Vatican offers stage for Ukraine peace talks
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has agreed to make the Vatican available for peace talks concerning Ukraine.
What do you need to know?
- Pope Leo XIV has expressed a willingness to make the Vatican available for peace talks regarding Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke with the Pope after consultations with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.
- The Vatican could serve as a venue for negotiations, reinforcing the Holy See's commitment to the peace process.
What are the next steps for peace in Ukraine?
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, after discussions with Pope Leo XIV, confirmed that the Vatican is prepared to make its territory available for peace talks concerning Ukraine.
This significant confirmation came during a phone call, as reported by the Italian Prime Minister's office. "Having received from the Holy Father confirmation of readiness to make the Vatican available for talks, the Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for Pope Leo XIV's openness and his continuous commitment to peace," said a statement from the Italian government.
The conversation was part of broader consultations involving U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.
Another round of talks between European partners and Zelensky
Several European leaders held another conversation on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before a new round of negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine and a peace agreement, as reported by the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
In an evening statement, the office in Rome announced that Prime Minister Meloni spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French leader Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
"It was decided to maintain close coordination among partners before the new round of negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and a peace agreement in Ukraine," conveyed the Italian government note.
