The personal involvement of Pope Francis in addressing international issues helps to achieve unprecedented rapprochement and to unleash a seemingly solid wall, " says French magazine the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican.

as examples of the positive impact of the Pope on the international environment, the journal cites the circumstances of Palestine and Israel, as well as with the U.S. and Cuba. Pope Francis inherent " culture of meetings ", and because of his identity diplomacy of the Vatican received an unprecedented reputation, emphasizes the media.

The Central theme of the conversation between the Russian President and the Pope will be the Ukrainian question. According to Le Figaro, the Vatican motivates the Catholic Uniates to "reach out" to the Orthodox fellow citizens. He condemned violent actions in Ukraine, preserving the goodwill of Moscow, says the magazine.

in addition, it informs, it will be about the crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic and the middle East in General." Vatican diplomacy is aware that there can not do without Russia, " Le Figaro highlights.

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