diplomacyTuesday, August 25, 20262 sources
Lavrov Thanks Vatican for Balanced Position on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov thanked the Vatican for its balanced stance on the Ukrainian conflict. The statement was made on August 25, 2026, during a diplomatic engagement in Russia. The Vatican's position is seen as a rare diplomatic middle ground in the ongoing crisis.
Lavrov explicitly stated Russia's gratitude to the Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine. The statement was reported by both Izvestia and Tass, though the latter provided a more concise version. The Vatican's stance is viewed as a significant diplomatic gesture in a conflict where most global actors have taken sides.
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StateTASSAug 25, 05:02 PM
Russia thanks Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine — Lavrov - tass.comRussia thanks Vatican for its balanced position on Ukraine — Lavrov tass.com
IndependentIzvestiaAug 25, 03:17 PM
Lavrov expressed gratitude to the Vatican for its balanced position on UkraineRussia is grateful to the Vatican for its balanced position on the Ukrainian conflict. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on August 25.