Pope's special envoy to visit Moscow to discuss the war in Ukraine
The Vatican has announced a new stage in its diplomatic mission to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who is the special envoy of Pope Francis, plans to visit Moscow. The main goal of this trip is to discuss humanitarian issues and seek paths to peace.
Previously, Cardinal Zuppi visited Kyiv, where he met with representatives of the Ukrainian government. During those talks, the parties discussed the consequences of Russian aggression and the importance of returning Ukrainian children who were illegally taken to Russia. The Vatican's mission is attempting to act as a mediator to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population.
In Moscow, the Cardinal plans to meet with representatives of the Russian government and religious leaders. The official Vatican notes that the purpose of the visit is not only political, but primarily humanitarian. The Pope has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and the establishment of a just peace that would respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The international community is closely monitoring this trip. Although expectations for the negotiations remain cautious, the visit of the Vatican representative is an important step in maintaining high-level dialogue. Ukraine continues to emphasize that any peace initiatives must be based on the "peace formula," which provides for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.