https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-urges-putin-to-agree-to-truce-in-besieged-ukrainian-city-of-oleshkyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-urges-putin-to-agree-to-truce-in-besieged-ukrainian-city-of-oleshkyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-xiv-urges-putin-to-agree-to-truce-in-besieged-ukrainian-city-of-oleshky#u143707Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:11:20 +0000Pope Leo XIV telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a humanitarian ceasefire in the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Speaking by phone from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where he is recovering from lung surgery, the pontiff expressed deep concern over the severe hardship faced by civilians. The Vatican proposal aims to enable the delivery of critical food and medical supplies to the occupied town located in the Kherson region. While the Kremlin stated that Putin blamed Kyiv for the broader crisis, Russian officials confirmed that the president agreed to cooperate wit