WorldPress review: Vatican eyes Ukraine peace role as Slovakia keeps Russian energy contracts

Russian newspapers highlight Vatican efforts to help settle the Ukrainian conflict, the Middle East crisis’ pressure on global oil markets, and Slovakia’s refusal to end contracts for Russian energy despite possible US sanctions. Experts say Paul Richard Gallagher’s Moscow visit signals the Holy See’s willingness to mediate, but doubt it can bring the sides to an acceptable peace.

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