The Vatican and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue following talks in Moscow between Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Discussions focused on the Ukraine conflict, humanitarian cooperation, bilateral relations and the Catholic community in Russia. Archbishop Gallagher reiterated the Vatican’s position that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means, calling for renewed political negotiations and greater respect for international humanitarian law.
Lavrov welcomed continued cooperation with the Vatican on humanitarian initiatives, including family reunifications and prisoner exchanges.
Key developments:
- Archbishop Gallagher urged an end to hostilities and renewed diplomatic negotiations on Ukraine.
- Sergey Lavrov said Russia remained ready to cooperate with the Vatican on humanitarian measures.
- Both sides agreed on the importance of maintaining dialogue between Russia and the Vatican.
- Discussions also covered the Catholic Church in Russia, global conflicts and wider international cooperation.
ℹ️ Vatican News, Russian Ministry of Foregin Affairs
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