Zelenskyy said he and Kellogg had discussed at length proposals to slap tougher sanctions on Moscow, as the Ukrainian leader has long advocated as the best means to persuade the Kremlin to abide by a ceasefire and move toward peace. Zelenskyy also met Pope Leo at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo and the pontiff told him that the Vatican was willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Italy also announced that Kellogg would take part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing grouping on Thursday, the first time the United States has taken part in a meeting of the European-dominated group of countries backing Ukraine.
Published at: 2025-07-09 21:34:01
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