Vatican says Pope Leo – still in hospital after his lung surgery earlier this week – spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin this afternoon

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Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way.

Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Trump repeated his views of the two leaders involved in the conflict.