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According to the Wall Street Journal, a new round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine may take place in the Vatican in mid-June.

The publication reports that an American delegation is expected to participate, including Secretary of State Rubio and President Biden’s special envoy Kellogg. The Vatican has offered to host the negotiations, proposing Pope Leo XIV as the mediator. Former President Donald Trump has also expressed support for the pontiff’s initiative.

Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed on May 16 in Istanbul.