# Pope’s envoy visits detained Ukrainian service members in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry says

https://mins.news/en/item/80944

- TASS, 2026-09-30 20:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2195323

> Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis’ special envoy for humanitarian issues, was allowed to visit detained Ukrainian service members in Moscow and speak with them, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said he personally confirmed that Russia was strictly following relevant humanitarian standards and that the visit demonstrated constructive, regular Russian-Vatican dialogue.

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