Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-says-ukraine-should-have-courage-white-flag-negotiations-2024-03-09/

Francis made his comments in an interview recorded last month with Swiss broadcaster RSI. It is due to be broadcast on March 20.

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MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world · 72 pts · 2y

They did. The Russians invaded anyway.

Pope, fuck off.

Vikthor@lemmy.world · 60 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Perhaps he too is getting too old, Ratzinger was 2 years younger when he abdicated. How can you negotiate with somebody who:

  • Doesn't keep international treaties
  • Tortures & kills POWs and soldiers trying to give up
  • Tortures, rapes and kills also civilians
photoncollector@mastodon.social · 12 pts · 2y

@Vikthor @Cloudless
No negotiations.
This.

rsuri@lemmy.world · 39 pts · 2y

They've already tried the white flag when they let Russia take Crimea and the DPR. It didn't work.

automaticdoor75@sopuli.xyz · 29 pts · 2y

A shepherd is only your friend until you get to the killing floor.

MonsterMonster@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I never thought I'd say fuck right off to the pope.

ikidd@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y

Id be happy to do it for you. No problem whatsoever.

Spitzspot@lemmings.world · 19 pts · 2y

If the Vatican was occupied he'd be singing a different tune.

bradorsomething@ttrpg.network · 19 pts · 2y

Sure thing, Ukraine will offer them Vatican City for a complete withdrawal of russian troops from all of Ukraine.

lurch@sh.itjust.works · 18 pts · 2y
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NOT_RICK@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 2y

Easy for him to say from his ivory tower. Keep ignoring reality, Frank; it’s worked out so well for the church lately.

ganksy@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y

Fuck right off on that...funny hat

beirut_bootleg@programming.dev · 12 pts · 2y

If he want to prevent more deaths then maybe go tell Putin to raise white flag, since KD ratio is 5:1 in favor of Ukraine. Him suggesting Ukraine surrender proves he is Russian agent.

jabathekek@sopuli.xyz · 11 pts · 2y

🤮