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Pope Leone XIV asks Putin for truce to aid Oleshky

Speaking from hospital after surgery, Pope Leone XIV asked President Vladimir Putin for a truce to let food and medical aid reach Oleshky, where the Vatican reports a grave humanitarian situation.

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Leone XIV and Putin hold their first telephone conversation

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Pope requests Oleshky truce to allow humanitarian aid

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Putin wishes Pope a speedy recovery after surgery

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Putin thanks Leone XIV for Ukraine peace efforts

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