News|Russia-Ukraine warZelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid US pressure over peace planTrump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is ‘losing’ the war.
## Ukrainian President Engages in Diplomatic Discussions in Rome
Ukrainian President Engages in Diplomatic Discussions in Rome
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Tue, Dec 8, 2025, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure peace. This visit follows Zelenskyy's recent emphasis that Ukraine will not cede territory to Russia.
During his visit, Zelenskyy also engaged in talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, building on earlier meetings with leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the ongoing humanitarian assistance and support from Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See. He highlighted the readiness to expand humanitarian missions and thanked the pontiff for his continuous prayers and advocacy for a just peace.
Zelenskyy also briefed the Pope on efforts to mediate the return of children reportedly abducted by Russia and extended an invitation for the Pope to visit Ukraine, seeing it as a significant gesture of support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Tue, Dec 8, 2025, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure peace.
International Backing and Peace Negotiations
As Ukraine seeks to bolster international support, efforts to negotiate a settlement continue amidst the prolonged conflict. President Zelenskyy indicated that a revised peace plan now includes 20 points, with key disagreements remaining, particularly regarding Russia's demands for territorial concessions.
Ukraine plans to share updated proposals with the United States this week, maintaining regular communication with officials in Washington.
In related developments, US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine needs to consider making concessions, indicating a divergence in perspectives on the war's progression.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
