From the Vatican, Pope Francis called for the cessation of tension between Russia and Ukraine, after the government of Vladimir Putin sent warships to the Black Sea in recent days
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The increase in the military activity of Russia on the border with Ukraine , was the reason why the Pope Francis spoke for the cessation of tensions in the region.
“I continue with concern the developments in some areas of eastern Ukraine, where violations of the ceasefire have multiplied in recent months. I am anxiously observing the increase in military activity, ”he said.
From the window of the Vatican Apostolic Palace and after the Regina Coeli prayer, the Pope Francis asked for the tensions to end and be “ give gestures capable of rebuilding mutual trust and favoring reconciliation and peace, so necessary and desired “.
The highest representative of the Catholic Church regretted” the serious humanitarian situation in which this population finds itself ”while congratulating that in the Plaza of San Pedro del Vaticano and it is possible to have access to people after the closure due to the pandemic.
“Thank God we can meet again today here in the square. I tell you one thing, I lack the square when I have to do the Angelus in the library “, he said smiling.
Pope Francis’ concern arises after the last weeks Russia has increased its military presence on the border with Ukraine and because of its decision to close the Kerch Strait.
According to reports from the Turkish daily Karar, four Russian warships have passed through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits to go to the Black Sea between last Friday and Saturday , to be close to Ukrainian territory.
The tension in the Donbas region (eastern Ukraine) due to the deployment of Russian troops on the border with that region and the decision of the Kremlin to close various sectors of the Black Sea, is interpreted as a gesture of “putting gasoline on the fire,” says the Karar newspaper.
With informs EFE.
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