Zelenskiy's European Diplomatic Tour Hits Snag

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, followed by discussions with Pope Francis at the Vatican. His European diplomatic tour faced a setback when a planned summit in Germany was postponed due to U.S. President Joe Biden's cancellation.

In a continued diplomatic push across Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled for significant meetings this week. On Thursday, he will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, where discussions are expected to focus on Ukrainian-Italian relations and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Following this, Zelenskiy will engage in talks with Pope Francis on Friday morning at the Vatican. This meeting is anticipated to cover a range of humanitarian issues and the Catholic Church's role in global peace initiatives.

However, Zelenskiy's European tour faced a significant hurdle after a planned summit in Ramstein, Germany, was postponed. This delay followed the unexpected cancellation of U.S. President Joe Biden's visit, throwing a wrench into the anticipated diplomatic engagements.

(With inputs from agencies.)