PopeFrancisExpressing his views on the Russia-Ukraine war drew criticism.Francis recently targetedRusso-Ukrainian WarExpressing his views, he calledUkraineThe government should have the courage to “negotiate” an end to the war and use the phrase “raise the white flag.” This remark caused dissatisfaction among Ukrainian and European politicians.
Pope calls for courageous negotiations
according to”Guardian” reported that Francis accepted an exclusive interview with French-speaking Swiss Radio and Television (RTS) in February this year. The earlier program was broadcast last Saturday, in which Francis urged all parties to the Ukrainian war to “negotiate courageously” and “… Negotiate before things get worse. “I think the strongest people are the ones who see the situation, consider the people and have the courage to raise the white flag and negotiate,” he said.
In response to the Pope’s remarks, Ukraine should “bravely raise the white flag” withRussiaNegotiations to end the war, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba expressed dissatisfaction, “Our flag is the yellow and blue flag. This is the flag for which we live, sacrifice our lives and fight to win. We will never raise other flags. ” He also called on Francis to “stand on the side of justice” and not to put Russia and Ukraine “on the same starting line and call this ‘negotiation'”.
Lawmaker calls Pope’s remarks shameful
Latvian President Linkevicis said on Describing the Pope’s remarks as an understatement, he said, “It is incomprehensible that his stance on Ukraine has a negative impact on his papacy.”
European UnionFalkenbau, head of the delegation to the Holy See, said, “Two years ago, Russia launched an illegal and unreasonable war against Ukraine. Russia can end this war immediately by respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Pope responds according to reporter’s words
according to”Deutsche Welle” reported that in this regard, Vatican spokesman Bruni explained that the reporter used the word “white flag” to interview the Pope, so he used the same word to answer. Francis also supports diplomacy to achieve a fair and permanent peace, adding that “negotiation is never surrender.”
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said on Sunday that Ukrainians would not consider surrender. “Ukraine is wounded but not conquered! Ukraine is exhausted, but still standing and stoic. No one thought Surrender.”[For more exciting content, please see]
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