Pope Leo offers to moderate next Russia-Ukraine peace talks after first meeting ends

Published May 16, 2025 9:44am ET



The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended after just under two hours. 

Pope Leo offered to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia to arrange for peace in Ukraine, according to Italian media outlet RAI.

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