President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, during a strategic phone call at Chișinău Airport en route to the G7 Summit, discussed the recent Russian drone strikes on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The call highlighted Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions. Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the Ecumenical Patriarch for his support and firm moral stance against the attacks, emphasizing that the strikes represent an act of barbarism with no justification. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a sacred site revered in the Orthodox Christian world, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight, raising concerns about the preservation of cultural and religious heritage during conflicts. The discussion also covered future engagements, with President Zelenskyy extending an invitation to Patriarch Bartholomew to visit Ukraine. Both leaders are exploring potential formats for in-person discussions to bolster diplomatic and ecclesiastical ties. The Patriarch’s prayers for Ukraine and its people were acknowledged with appreciation, reinforcing the spiritual dimensions of international relations in times of crisis. Post navigation Zelenskyy Acknowledges Heroic Response