Francis Treated Russia Very Well Says Putin

Moscow: Pope Francis treated Russia very well, President Vladimir Putin said on his death Monday. Pope Francis “treated Russia in the best possible way” and “we will remember him,” said Putin in response to questions from journalists.

According to Ansa News Agency, the head of the Kremlin recalled having met Francis several times and having “maintained relations through various channels.” “This is a man who, I want to emphasize again, had a very positive attitude towards Russia,” Putin said, quoted by TASS.