# Pope speaks with Zelensky about situation in Alyoshki

https://mins.news/en/item/106733

- TASS, 2026-10-19 18:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204353

> The Holy See Press Office said Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Vladimir Zelensky and raised the dire humanitarian situation in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region. The pontiff expressed hope that both sides could cooperate to deliver food and medical aid and arrange the voluntary, safe evacuation of civilians. The issue had also been discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16.

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