Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Pope for “attention” to the “tragedy of millions of Ukrainians”.

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7:24 p.m : At least one Russian military Mi-8 helicopter crashed today in an area on the border with Ukraine, killing two people on board, according to emergency services, but the reasons are not clearly established. “The helicopter crashed in the city of Klintsi due to an engine fire, according to preliminary data,” a source told the TASS news agency. The accident took place in the town of Klintsy in the Bryansk region, 65 km from the Ukrainian border.

6:44 p.m : I met Pope Francis @Pontifex. I am grateful for his personal attention to the tragedy of millions of Ukrainians. I spoke of the tens of thousands of 🇺🇦 children who were deported. All efforts should be made to bring them back home. In addition, I asked you to condemn the 🇷🇺 crimes in Ukraine. Because there cannot be equality between the victim and the aggressor. I also spoke about our peace formula as the only effective means of achieving a just peace. I proposed to implement it.

6:44 p.m : Volodymyr Zelensky thinks after the meeting with Pope Francis “Thanks to his personal attention to the tragedy of millions of Ukrainians”. On Twitter, the Ukrainian president explained that he was referring to the fate of deported Ukrainian children, but asked for more. “Condemn Russian Crimes in Ukraine.”

5:30 p.m : “I’m not here to complain, just to talk about our cooperation, to thank you once again for your help, and for the good of our country, we want peace.”

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi spoke with Giorgia Meloni, President of the Italian Council. Before heading to Berlin, the Ukrainian president, eager to retain his support, met with the country’s leaders and Pope Francis.

5:02 p.m : Here is the picture! It was released by Vatican media and shows Pope Francis greeting Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival for a private audience at the Vatican. The President of Ukraine considers it a visit “It’s important to get close to success”.

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4:31 p.m : The President of Ukraine was received by the Head of the Pontifical Household for a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican.

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4:28 p.m : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the Vatican to meet Pope Francis.

4:25 p.m : We were talking about at least two words and a strike in Ukraine that injured 10 people. Now we know a little more. It refers to the prosecution of a Russian strike in the city of Kostiantynivka, located 25 km southwest of Bagmouth, on the eastern flank of the war. At this assessment, it is still tentative “Two youths aged 15 and 16”Adds the same resource to Telegram.

4:18 p.m : The Ukrainian prosecutor’s office announces that at least two people have died and 10 others, including children, have been injured in a Russian strike near Bagmouth.

2:52 p.m : France this week delivered a second DNA laboratory truck to Kiev, which could identify numerous remains of Russian war crimes victims. Our special correspondent Camille Magnard tells you more.

2:48 p.m : Contact War around Bakhmout. It was after Kiev announced “in advance” In the environment, Moscow ensures to continue its progress and stay in the city “liberated a district in the north-west”.