This photo taken and handout on December 9, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV during a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Castel Gandolfo. (AFP)
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Firstpost09-12-2025, 17:00

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV, finalizes revised peace plan for US.

  • Zelenskyy met Pope Leo XIV in Italy while preparing a revised 20-point peace plan for the US regarding Russia's invasion.
  • The revised plan follows US pressure for a settlement, with Zelenskyy rejecting territorial concessions and seeking stronger security guarantees.
  • Zelenskyy previously met European leaders in London and Brussels, and is scheduled to meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
  • European leaders are working on robust security guarantees and reconstruction measures for Ukraine.
  • Italy postponed a decision on renewing military aid, set to expire December 31.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy's revised peace plan could reshape the Ukraine-Russia war's future.

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