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Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the mass celebrating the inauguration of the new Pope and met with U.S. Vice President Vance and others.

It is said that, ahead of the scheduled phone call between President Trump and Russian President Putin on the 19th, Ukraine emphasized its position of demanding an unconditional ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Rome, Italy, on the 18th to attend a mass celebrating the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV of the Roman Catholic Church, and met with U.S. Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio.

President Zelensky stated in a post on social media that during the meeting, they discussed topics such as the direct talks with Russia held on the 16th, the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, and the current state of the war.

It states that they emphasized the importance of achieving an unconditional and complete ceasefire as soon as possible.

Regarding the ceasefire, Ukraine has shown a willingness to accept at least a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in response to President Trump of the United States, but Russia has not agreed.

It is believed that this was a renewed appeal to increase pressure on Russia, which has not agreed to a ceasefire, ahead of the phone call scheduled between President Trump and Russian President Putin on the 19th.

President Zelensky had a heated argument with Vice President Vance at the White House this February, but in photos posted on social media, the two are seen smiling together.

President Zelensky also stated that he held talks with Pope Leo XIV, saying, The Pope is a symbol of hope for peace, and expressed his expectations for the role he will play in ending Russias military invasion.

Ukraine: Russia Plans to Launch an ICBM On the 18th, the Defense Intelligence Directorate of Ukraines Ministry of Defense indicated on social media that Russia is planning to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM with a training warhead on the night of the 19th.

It is analyzed that there is an intention to increase pressure and intimidation not only on Ukraine but also on EU European Union and NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries.

The missile is assumed to have a range of over 10,000 kilometers and is expected to be launched from a facility in Sverdlovsk Oblast, central Russia, but there has been no mention of the target or other details.