After the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pope Francis commented on the new U.S. National Security Strategy, highlighting a "major shift" in transatlantic relations. He emphasized that U.S. policy could severely affect the alliance between Europe and the United States, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. The Pope stated that any peace agreement must involve Europe, stressing that "the war is taking place in Europe." He also reiterated the Vatican's willingness to mediate peace negotiations, mentioning that the offer has been refused so far.
The new U.S. strategy suggests halting NATO expansion and warns of risks to Europe, which has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who denounced European leaders. During the meeting, Zelensky discussed diplomatic efforts for peace and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Ukraine accuses Moscow of abducting over 19,000 children, and Zelensky ruled out ceding territories, fearing that a deal favorable to Russia could undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
The new U.S. strategy suggests halting NATO expansion and warns of risks to Europe, which has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who denounced European leaders. During the meeting, Zelensky discussed diplomatic efforts for peace and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Ukraine accuses Moscow of abducting over 19,000 children, and Zelensky ruled out ceding territories, fearing that a deal favorable to Russia could undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
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