Pope's envoy concludes Ukraine visit amidst Kyiv's firm stance on peace plan.

Pope Francis's envoy to Ukraine, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, visited Kyiv for talks on a possible ceasefire with Russia and to support "gestures of humanity" that help ease tensions on the ground. Ukrainian authorities voiced gratitude for the visit but insisted on following their own peace plan. Zuppi's visit came nearly one month after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself met with Pope Francis at the Vatican during a whirlwind trip to Italy to foster support for Ukraine's military defense.