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Vatican Alters Protocol, Placing Zelensky in Front Row
At Pope Francis' funeral, the Vatican seated Zelensky in the front row alongside Trump and Macron, violating the traditional diplomatic protocol for guest placement.
The Vatican broke traditional diplomatic protocol by seating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the front row at Pope Francis' funeral. According to The Telegraph, Zelensky was placed next to former US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. The Vatican’s standard protocol usually dictates strict seating arrangements based on leaders' status, tenure, or historical ties to the Vatican.
The deviation from established rules allowed Zelensky to be placed in the front row despite not having priority under standard criteria. This move was seen as a special diplomatic gesture towards Ukraine.
During the ceremony, Zelensky held a meeting with Donald Trump. Following the discussions, Ukrainian media reported Zelensky’s agreement to a temporary ceasefire and the initiation of negotiations with Russia. Available information indicates that the ceasefire and negotiation process will begin next week.
The coordination of the negotiations will be managed by Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine. His task will be to organize the negotiation procedures and ensure communication between the parties. Ukrainian media highlight that the negotiations could mark a new stage in resolving the ongoing conflict.
The Vatican's decision to break protocol attracted significant attention among diplomats and observers. It is viewed as further evidence of shifting priorities in international diplomacy amid current global events.
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