# Leo XIV discusses Kherson Region humanitarian situation with Putin, Vatican says

https://mins.news/en/item/103541

- TASS, 2026-10-16 18:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203317

> Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the severe humanitarian situation in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, the Vatican press office said. Leo called for a ceasefire to allow food and medicine deliveries and the voluntary, safe evacuation of civilians, and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace.

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