Pope offers to hold talks with Russia after meeting Zelenskyy – Europe live

Vatican statement said the pair discussed the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a just and lasting peace'

Following a similar decision by Germany yesterday, the European Union has also summoned the Chinese ambassador following an incident in which China's military allegedly targeted a German aircraft with a laser during an EU security mission in the Red Sea, Reuters reported.

The Chinese military's use of a laser to target a German aircraft patrolling with EU Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea is dangerous and unacceptable," said Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy.

This act put personnel at risk and compromised the aircraft's mission.