🇷🇺🇻🇦📞 On October 16, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Pope Leo XIV had a telephone conversation.

After wishing the supreme pontiff sound health and a speedy recovery after the surgery he had undergone recently, Vladimir Putin emphasised the importance of the cooperation between Russia and the Vatican in promoting common moral values and protecting Christians and Christian shrines across the world.

Both Sides reaffirmed their interest in maintaining dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.

During an exchange of views on the situation surrounding Ukraine, Vladimir Putin thanked the Pope for his willingness to contribute to resolving the conflict and his humanitarian efforts.

In response to the Pontiff’s concern for civilians in the Russian city of Alyoshki, Kherson Region, comprehensive explanations were provided regarding the Kiev regime’s responsibility for the difficult humanitarian situation there.

Support was expressed for the Vatican’s intention to help create conditions to ensure the safety of the city’s population and arrange deliveries of vital supplies. It was agreed to cooperate on this matter.

Support was expressed for the Vatican's intention to facilitate creating the necessary conditions to keep the town's population safe and beginning vital supplies. The two Sides agreed to cooperate in this regard.

The conversation was constructive and mutually respectful.