The Vatican has offered to host any peace talks while continuing humanitarian efforts to facilitate prisoner swaps and reunite Ukrainian children taken by Russia.

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, and Poland are the European countries that are most actively involved in the ongoing negotiation process. — Ukrinform.

June 15, 2024: Representatives of 92 nations meet in Nidwalden, Switzerland, to discuss Ukraine’s peace plan. Despite the growing number of delegates, a consensus remains elusive. The summit’s final statement is backed by most – although not all – participants.

Russia dismisses a proposed ceasefire negotiated by Ukraine and European powers. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discusses potential sanctions against Russia with European and U.S. officials.

The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

China called Monday for a “mutually acceptable” peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine and reiterated its support for a political settlement through dialogue, as the international community weighs a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.

Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance have met ahead of a flurry of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war Ukraine

Vatican has offered to host any peace talks while continuing humanitarian efforts to facilitate prisoner swaps and reunite Ukrainian children taken by Russia

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held their first formal meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Monday.