VATICAN CITY – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Pope Francis on Feb. 8 for help to win the release of prisoners of war held by Russia and Russian-backed separatists.
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Pope Francis pose with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) for a picture during a private audience at the Vatican on Feb. 8, 2020.