He described fresh acts of rail sabotage in Russian Brian and Kursk circuits as terrorism, declared the Kremlin.
The Russian president confirmed that Moscow was curious in resolving the conflict through political and diplomatic means, but stressed that its causes should be addressed in order to guarantee lasting peace.Informing the pope of the advancement made during the final circular of direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday, Putin said that both sides agreed to exchange prisoners and bodies of the dead.He stressed that Russia was doing everything in its power to guarantee the unification of children who had been separated from their families during the conflict, according to the Kremlin's statement.Putin besides drew the pope's attention to the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church by the Kiev authorities, said the Kremlin.
He expressed hope that the Holy See would actively support spiritual freedom in Ukraine.Putin thanked the head of the Catholic Church "to aid solve the crisis", and for the function of the Holy See in mediation on urgent humanitarian matters between Moscow and Kiev.The head of the Russian state and the Pope agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify efforts to defend Christians worldwide, says the statement.69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope at the beginning of last month, as the first American to take this position.
He replaced Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88.
It's been translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/618665-pope-putin-leo-ukraine/
