Zelensky meets pope, prepares revised plan on Russia war
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV and European leaders as he prepares revised proposals for ending Russia's invasion, focusing on territory and security guarantees issues.
Key Points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Zelensky is preparing revised proposals to send to the US regarding the peace plan based on reduced points from Washington's initial 28-point plan to 20.
- Washington's plan involves Ukraine potentially ceding territory it has not lost in exchange for security guarantees that Ukraine finds insufficient.
- European leaders including Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron emphasized respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and the importance of robust security guarantees.
