Donald Trump, Volodimir Zelensky and other European leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV's offer to mediate talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Zelenski, along with European leaders, have welcomed the Pope's offer to host peace talks at the Vatican. They discussed the need to start negotiations immediately for a lasting truce in Ukraine. Pope Leo XIV expressed willingness to mediate meetings between belligerents to promote peace in various global conflicts. The Vatican Secretary of State confirmed this openness for direct talks between Ukraine and Russia.