Pope's Peace Plan for Ukraine Faces Grim Outlook: Expert

Pope Francis's Peace Proposal Faces Steep Odds in Ukraine Conflict A recent ntv news segment highlighted Pope Francis's attempt to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. However, Rainer Munz, an expert on Russia based in Moscow, cast doubt on the initiative's prospects. Munz stated, "The influence of the Pope on the Ukrainian and Russian populations is very low. Both are Orthodox countries, not Catholic." He further explained that both sides believe they can achieve military superiority, making a ceasefire unlikely. The EU and UK's application of sanctions also appears to have little effect on Russia's position, according to Munz. The situation underscores the complexity of the conflict and the challenges in achieving a peaceful resolution.