Ukraine hits back at Pope Francis over 'white flag' remark urging peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender.
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