Lavrov: Russia Ready to Meet Vatican Envoy on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Friday that "Moscow is expecting a visit from Vatican envoy Matteo Zuppi regarding Ukraine, and he is ready to meet him." Lavrov said, "Vatican efforts are ongoing, and its envoy will come again. We are ready to meet everyone and are willing to talk to everyone." The Vatican envoy visited China this week as part of diplomatic efforts to facilitate the peace process in Ukraine. Lavrov did not mention the expected date of his arrival in Russia.