Ukraine President Zelensky reach Rome to Meet Pope Francis, Italian Leaders
Rome (AFP)- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome on Saturday for expected talks with Italy’s leaders in his first visit to the EU and NATO nation since Russia’s invasion, media reports said.
Ukraine President tweeted about his trip.
Today in Rome. I'm meeting with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister of Italy @GiorgiaMeloni and the Pope @Pontifex. An important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine! 🇮🇹🤝🇺🇦🤝🇻🇦
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 13, 2023
Television images showed a long cortege leaving the military base of Rome’s Ciampino Airport. Zelensky will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and likely also with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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