The Pope Francis Zadonali to the drone to Ukrainian defenders. For personal money, Pontica in December 2023 purchased a Mavic type drone for the 93rd separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine " But then, for obvious reasons, this information was kept secret, and the philanthropist was called "

This was told by the journalist and historian Alexander Zinchenko. He rupture the part of the Pope participation in the collection of drones for the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces on April 21 - after the news of the death of the pontiff.

" The collection was difficult. The dad’s confidant called me and offered help. This was done with the knowledge and blessings of Pope Francis on the basis of confidentiality until a certain point. It was his money. Not a Vatican, ”Zinchenko wrote on Facebook.

According to the journalist, the proxy of the Pope called at the moment when they raised funds for two drones for Ukrainian defenders. The interlocutor said that he has the powers from the pontiff to close the fee, having paid the remaining amount that is not enough for the drones "

But soon it became clear that they would close the collection themselves and the scouts of the 93rd brigade would receive two new Maviks under the Christmas tree.

\? " So, a miracle happened! We not only collected two tongues under the Christmas tree, but in the morning there will also be money for the third! Believe in miracles! Work miracles! "

The journalist noted that now he may not keep the name of the benefactor secret.

" The secret Santa in that meeting was precisely he - Francis I, ”Zinchenko said.

He also recalled that then they even discussed what to call this drone from the pontiff.

" The second is " And in the name of the third, they thought to somehow beat the name of the Donator, but decided that this could harm then. Therefore, we dubbed his Santa, ”said the journalist.

Alexander Zinchenko also recalled the interview of Kirill Budanov, in which he hinted to participate in the Pope in the exchange of prisoners of war.

He urged Ukrainians not to rush with conclusions and emotions regarding Francis I, since now we have no information about “what he did behind the scenes of publicity and what was expressed not in words, but in deeds”.

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