Zelenskyy Declines Pope Francis's Suggestion to Engage in Talks with Russia to Resolve the Conflict

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:57am on 11 Mar 2024,Monday International

Ukraine has rejected Pope Francis's call for negotiations with Russia, emphasizing they will "never" surrender in the face of the ongoing invasion. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asserted their commitment to the yellow and blue flag. The Pope, in an interview, suggested Ukraine should consider raising the white flag for negotiations, emphasizing the importance of courage in such decisions. The Vatican stated the interview occurred in early February. Tensions persist as Russia maintains control over significant Ukrainian territories since the invasion began in February 2022.

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