(The Pope called.) It took place in a constructive and mutually respectful manner. The Kremlin provided details of the conversation:

• The parties exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine. The President of the Russian Federation thanked the Pope for his readiness to contribute to the settlement of the conflict.
• The Pontiff expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. As reported by the Kremlin, exhaustive explanations were given regarding Kyiv’s responsibility for the difficult humanitarian situation that has developed there.
• The President of the Russian Federation expressed sincere wishes to the Pontiff for health and a speedy recovery after his recently undergone surgery.
• Vladimir Putin noted the importance of Russian-Vatican cooperation.
• The parties emphasized their interest in continuing the dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

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