Зеленський зустрівся зі Вселенським патріархом: говорили про Олешки й мирний процес
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President Volodymyr Zelensky met Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul and discussed the peace process and a humanitarian operation in Oleshky, according to Ukrinform.
Zelensky said he described Ukraine's work with partners toward peace, including contacts with the American side.
He also briefed the patriarch on continuing Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The two discussed the humanitarian operation in temporarily occupied Oleshky, from where people were rescued, Zelensky said.
Zelensky congratulated Bartholomew on the 35th anniversary of his enthronement, which falls on 2 November.
He thanked the patriarch for his consistent public stance, support for Ukraine and ongoing prayers for peace.
“This is a very important result, and we hope the world will press Russia so that such de-escalation steps are expanded.”
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