Russia Thanks Vatican for Balanced Ukraine Stance
Russia thanks the Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine and initiative within the settlement process, Lavrov stated.
Consensus
- Russia expressed gratitude to the Vatican for its balanced position on the Ukraine crisis.
- The Vatican and Russia discussed humanitarian issues related to the Ukraine conflict.
- Both sides confirmed their intention to maintain open communication channels.
- Russia emphasized its approach to resolving the crisis by eliminating its root causes.
- The Vatican stated it is ready to offer its good offices to support peace efforts.
- The visit of Vatican Secretary Paul Richard Gallagher to Moscow is ongoing and scheduled to end on August 28.
- The meeting between Sergey Lavrov and Paul Richard Gallagher took place in Moscow.
Points of divergence
- Russia described relations with the Vatican as trusting, friendly, and pragmatic. — kommersant
- Lavrov mentioned that Russia informed the Vatican about its readiness to resume bilateral political and inter-ministerial consultations. — interfax
- The meeting between Lavrov and Gallagher was broadcast live by the Russian Foreign Ministry. — vesti
- Lavrov stated that Russia appreciates the Vatican's initiative in the peace process. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (6 sources)
- Lavrov thanked representatives of the Vatican for their balanced position around Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Vatican declares readiness to assist Russia and Ukraine in peaceful settlement — Интерфакс
- Lavrov expressed gratitude to the Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Lavrov stated that the RF is grateful to the Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine — Вести
- Russia thanks Vatican for balanced position on Ukraine and initiative in the framework of the settlement process, Lavrov stated — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russia thanks Vatican for balanced position on Ukraine and initiative in the settlement process, Lavrov stated — ТАСС (Telegram)
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