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Pope Francis Meets Zelensky Amid Ukraine Conflict; Turkey Evacuates Citizens from Lebanon as Tensions Escalate

Pope and Zelensky discuss Ukraine conflict amid diplomatic efforts, while Turkey evacuates citizens from escalating Lebanon crisis.
Pope Francis recently held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Zelensky's "victory plan" to shift the battlefield dynamics. This marks their second meeting in four months amidst diplomatic efforts with European leaders and NATO, despite past tensions over the pope's calls for negotiation.

Meanwhile, the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has prompted the Turkish Navy to rescue hundreds of citizens from Lebanon, evacuating them to Turkey aboard TCG Sancaktar and TCG Bayraktar ships. This evacuation underscores the ongoing crisis, with more than 1,400 casualties in Lebanon and over a million people displaced.

As the conflict continues, Hezbollah is reconfiguring its leadership following the loss of its leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, by forming a new command to oversee operations in southern Lebanon. Despite challenges, the group maintains its military capabilities, continuing to engage Israeli forces with a substantial arsenal.

Shifting to migration issues, the European Union is pressing Turkiye to investigate reported abuses in EU-funded detention centers amid ongoing criticism of its migration strategy. Allegations of mistreatment and forced deportations to Afghanistan and Syria persist, raising questions about EU oversight and humanitarian commitments.

In Africa, Somalia is welcoming Egyptian peacekeepers as part of a new stabilization mission, coinciding with the nearing end of the African Union Mission in Somalia. This development occurs amid regional disputes, involving tensions over Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam and access to the Red Sea via Somaliland.

Finally, as tensions rise, Russia has intensified its aerial attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region, critical to grain exports, resulting in casualties and damaged infrastructure. With the economic pressures mounting, President Zelensky is seeking increased military and financial support from Western allies to bolster Ukraine's defense.
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