Leo hopes Oleshky ceasefire will lead the way to peace

November 2, 2026

Pope Leo says he hopes the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky and the humanitarian mission can pave the way for broader peace efforts in Kyiv. Brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, the ceasefire allows for the delivery of aid and the safe evacuation of residents ‌through humanitarian corridors. The Pontiff noted that the cooperation between Russia and Ukraine to facilitate this necessary humanitarian gesture should serve to strengthen both parties’ willingness to engage in further diplomatic dialogue.

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