The Holy See received a list of Ukrainian citizens imprisoned in Russia. “We are counting on support in their release”, appealed the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski. As he pointed out from the Vatican, "it is very crucial on the way to peace."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski reported that he had spoken to the secretary of the Holy See, cardinal Pietro Parolin.
‘I wished Pope Francis I rapidly recovered and thanked him for his prayers and moral support of our nation, as well as for his aid in returning to the home of Ukrainian children deported by Russia" - he said on the entry on the X site.
Zelenski calls for aid to the Vatican. ‘They received the list’
Zelenski besides handed over the Holy See Name list Ukrainian men and women held in Russian prisons and camps. ‘We're counting on support to free them.“ He appealed.
He said, exchange of prisoners and 30-day truce These are the fastest steps that can lead to a just and lasting peace. "Ukraine is ready to conclude it due to the fact that the Ukrainian people want peace more than anyone else," he stressed.
SEE: Details of the ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelenski spoke
According to the Ukrainian President, the only organization who wants to proceed the war is Russia. “The planet sees Russia deliberately setting conditions that only Everything complicates and delays“ He commented.
‘The voice of the Holy See is very crucial on the way to peace. Thank you for wanting to make efforts for our common goal, for prayers for Ukraine and peace," concluded Zelenski.

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