Pope Leo the 14th expressed hope that the humanitarian mission in Aliushki will lead to other peace initiatives and strengthen the dialogue between the parties. "In the last few days, a humanitarian operation was carried out to help the civilian population in the city of Alyushki. I hope that the cooperation between the parties, which made this necessary gesture of humanity possible, will foster a greater willingness to engage in dialogue and lead to new concrete initiatives for peace," he said during his traditional Angelus speech in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo the 14th expressed hope that the humanitarian mission in Aliushki will lead to other peace initiatives and strengthen the dialogue between the parties. "In the last few days, a humanitarian operation was carried out to help the civilian population in the city of Alyushki. I hope that the cooperation between the parties, which made this necessary gesture of humanity possible, will foster a greater willingness to engage in dialogue and lead to new concrete initiatives for peace," he said during his traditional Angelus speech in St. Peter's Square.