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Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Pope Leo for offering to mediate in the Ukraine conflict. Putin, during a phone call, alleged that Ukraine is escalating the war and conducting terrorist acts on Russian territory. The Kremlin stated that resolving the conflict's root causes, referring to Ukraine's neutral status and NATO's expansion, is crucial. Despite Russia's positive outlook on the Vatican's humanitarian efforts, Russian officials have deemed the Vatican unsuitable for peace talks.

Courtesy: theprint.in