ROME — Pope Francis’ peace envoy for Ukraine, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, stated on Tuesday he’s engaged on a “mechanism” that might make sure the return of youngsters who in accordance with Kyiv have been kidnapped to Russia.
“We’ll see how we can start the mechanism for the children [and] help as we have said on the humanitarian front, particularly the children that must be able to return to Ukraine,” Zuppi stated at a ebook presentation in Rome.
He stated he had personally mentioned the problem with Francis.
The Italian cardinal visited Moscow final week, and was beforehand within the Ukrainian capital. The Vatican has described his efforts as “aimed at identifying humanitarian initiatives, which could open roads to peace.”
Speaking to Italian public broadcaster RAI on Sunday, Zuppi clarified he was not engaged on a “peace plan” or a “mediation” between Kyiv and Moscow, saying he was specializing in “humanitarian aspects.” — Reuters
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