Pope Francis concluded that in the context of the conflict in Ukraine, the losing side must find the courage to admit it and agree to peace talks. He made this statement in an interview with a Swiss television channel. RSI.
“He who has the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate is stronger,” the Pope said about the attitude towards Ukraine’s surrender at the front.
According to the clergyman, the word “negotiation” is quite brave, but when you see that you have failed and the problems cannot be solved, you need to have the courage to negotiate and stop being ashamed of defeat.
“The time has come to negotiate, to look for a country to mediate,” the Pope said.
According to the Pope, there are currently many states ready to mediate in the conflict in Ukraine, such as Turkey.
“Don’t be ashamed to negotiate before the situation gets worse,” he concluded.
Pope before this spent An audience with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the Ukraine conflict.
Formerly Pope statedHe said there was no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine.