The Guardian
Pope seeks supplies and evacuation for occupied Oleshky in Putin call
The Vatican said Pope Leo spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin in the afternoon while still in hospital following lung surgery earlier in the week. The report says the pope called to request supplies and evacuation for the occupied city of Oleshky.

What to know
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The Vatican said Pope Leo spoke with Vladimir Putin while still hospitalised after lung surgery.
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The pope sought supplies and evacuation for occupied Oleshky.
Why it matters
The report concerns supply and evacuation needs in an occupied city and direct communication between the pope and Russia’s president.
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