Ukrainian Prime Minister holds meeting with Pope, invites him to Ukraine

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the information on Telegram. 

He noted that he had told the Pope how Ukrainians are forced to fight for their lives every day in the war unleashed by Russia. "We appreciate the efforts of the Holy See to end the war and believe that the best way to peace is the formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We hope that the Vatican will join in its implementation, in particular in the process of returning prisoners and deportees, restoring justice and fixing the end of the war," Shmyhal wrote.

The prime minister added that he thanked the Pope for humanitarian aid, as well as for the treatment of Ukrainian children affected by Russian aggression in a Vatican hospital. Shmyhal also handed over to Pope Francis a photo album of Russia's crimes in Bucha, Borodyanka and other cities of Ukraine.

"I invited Pope Francis to Ukraine. We will be glad to welcome the Pontiff in these difficult times. We hope that the Holy See will use its influence to return peace to all our lands," Shmyhal wrote.