Pope Francis, who called for negotiations and a ceasefire on Ukraine, “went to a garden where no one invited him.” In an interview with a Spanish radio station on this subject RNE said Josep Borrell, head of European diplomacy.
“The Holy Pope entered a garden where no one invited him… But calling on Ukraine to surrender is more than a wish for peace,” the diplomat said.
According to him, now is not the moment when we should say “surrender” to this country. On the contrary, Borrell believes that it is necessary to continue providing aid to Ukraine.
March 9 appeared Pope’s interview with Swiss media company RSI. The Pope 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 also said, “He who has the courage to raise the white flag is stronger.”
Later, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Kuleba rejected The Pope’s proposal to “raise the white flag” and negotiate with Russia.
Previously in the Kremlin Reacted To the Pope’s words about Ukraine and the white flag.