WorldPope Leo calls for ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky during call with Putin

The Vatican said Pope Leo expressed concern to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine. He called for a local ceasefire to enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. Around 2,000 people remain trapped amid severe food and medicine shortages; Putin blamed Ukraine for the crisis.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-16 18:16Original