Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Rome ahead of talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican, received assurances from Italian leaders of continued military and other aid as his country fights to liberate itself from Russia's military invasion.
By FRANCES D'EMILIOItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands before their meeting at Chigi Palace, Government's office, in Rome, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Zelenskyy is in Italy for a one-day visit and will meet with Pope Francis at The Vatican. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands before their meeting at Chigi Palace, Government's office, in Rome, Saturday, May 13, 2023.
In a tweet, sent shortly after his arrival in the Italian capital late Saturday morning, Zelenskyy cited his schedule of meetings with Francis, Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. ” An important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine! ” Zelenskyy tweeted. At his next stop, the premier’s office, Meloni and Zelenskyy embraced in the palace courtyard, before beginning their closed-door talks.
Meloni met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.The pontiff makes frequent impassioned pleas on behalf of Ukraine’s “martyred” people, in his words.
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