President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the Pope Leo XIV for his proposal to become a mediator in the process of peaceful settlement of armed conflicts. In his post on the social network X (former Twitter), published on May 14, the head of the Ukrainian state positively appreciated the call of the Pontiff for Peace.
"I am grateful to his holiness for Pope Leo XIV for the wise words about the readiness of the Holy Throne to take the role of mediator in the restoration of peace around the world. Peace is the most cherished desire for millions of our people," Zelensky wrote.
The President emphasized that Ukraine seeks a decent and sustained peace and takes all possible measures to achieve it. In particular, he emphasized the importance of ceasefire and readiness for the highest dialogue.
"We appreciate the wise statement of the pontiff and confirm our commitment to real peaceful efforts, including the complete cessation of fire and a personal meeting at the highest level between Ukraine and Russia," Zelensky said.
