Earlier, the pontiff said that the losing side in the conflict in Ukraine should have the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate.
“The Pope used the symbol of the white flag, suggested by the interviewer, to signify the cessation of hostilities, a truce achieved through negotiations,” Vatican News quotes Bruni as saying.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara is ready to host a peace summit with the participation of Russia and Ukraine.
Vladimir Zelensky stated that he opposes Russia’s participation in this event.