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Trump Enlists Pope Leo XIV for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

5/21/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump revealed that Pope Leo XIV will mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican. After a pivotal conversation with Vladimir Putin, Trump underscored the urgency for a ceasefire and a lasting resolution, signaling a renewed commitment to US-Ukraine relations as European leaders were kept in the loop.

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In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump revealed that Pope Leo XIV will mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican. After a pivotal conversation with Vladimir Putin, Trump underscored the urgency for a ceasefire and a lasting resolution, signaling a renewed commitment to US-Ukraine relations as European leaders were kept in the loop.