Lavrov urges Vatican to address Ukraine rights abuses
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with Vatican diplomat Paul Gallagher Russia's position on human rights violations in Ukraine, including the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and urged the Vatican to address these issues in its engagements with Kyiv.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov met with Vatican diplomat Paul Gallagher in Moscow.
- Lavrov discussed Russia's position on human rights in Ukraine with Gallagher.
- Russia expressed concern over the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church by Ukrainian authorities.
- Lavrov emphasized that Ukraine's actions violate religious rights and language rights.
- The Vatican is expected to consider these issues in its future contacts with Ukraine.
- The meeting took place during Gallagher's visit to Moscow from August 24 to 28.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov mentioned that Britain and France's 'stabilization forces' would 'preserve' a neo-Nazi regime in Ukraine, which banned an entire language and canonical religion before the special military operation. — vesti
- The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) presented information about the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) to Gallagher during a meeting with ROC officials, including Metropolitan Antoniy and priests. — vedomosti
- Lavrov stated that Russia expects the Vatican to pay attention to actions against the UOC in its contacts with Ukraine. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (4 sources)
- Lavrov spoke about attempts to convey Russia's position on Ukraine to Paul Gallagher — Вести
- RCC presented Gallagher with information on the persecution of the UOC — Ведомости
- Lavrov: The Vatican should pay attention to Ukraine's actions against the Orthodox Church — Ведомости
- Russia expects Vatican to pay attention to actions against UOC in contacts with Ukraine, Lavrov stated. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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