Pope says Ukraine should ‘raise white flag’ and end war with Russia

The pope urged parties in the Ukraine war to negotiate, and called for Ukraine to ’raise the white flag’ In an interview broadcast on Saturday by Swiss television, which the Vatican said was conducted in February. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Politicians and commentators in Europe expressed outrage after the pontiff gave an interview in which he appeared to stay silent on Russia’s crimes as aggressor in the invasion and placed the onus on Ukraine to make peace. The Ukrainian government has responded angrily and vowed never to surrender after Pope Francis said the country should have “the courage to raise the white flag” and negotiate an end to the war with Russia. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ►