Ukrainian servicemen keep watch at a position on the frontline with Russia-backed separatists near Gorlivka, Donetsk region AFP/STRVATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday voiced apprehension over a recent Russian troop buildup near the border with Ukraine and called for efforts to ease tensions in the 7-year conflict in eastern Ukraine pitting Ukrainian forces against Russia-backed rebels.
Ukrainian authorities say cease-fire violations have become more frequent in recent weeks, with nearly 30 troops killed this year.They accused Russia of fuelling tensions by deploying 41,000 troops near the border with eastern Ukraine and 42,000 to Crimea, where Russia maintains a large naval base. "I observe with great apprehension the increase of military activities,” Francis said in remarks to the public gathered in St Peter’s Square.
“Please, I strongly hope that an increase of tensions is avoided, and, on the contrary, gestures are made capable of promoting reciprocal trust and favoring the reconciliation and the peace which are so necessary and so desired,″ Francis said. “Take to heart the grave humanitarian situation facing the population, to whom I express my closeness and for whom I invite prayers,” the pope said before praying aloud for his intentions.
If pope wants to meddle with politics, there are many world issues he can poke into.
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