The pair shook hands in their first meeting since their heated exchange at the White House in February that shocked the world - as Russia launched a 'record' drone barrage on Kyiv.

The US Pontiff, 69, warmly took hold of Vance's hand as he received a series of world leaders at St Peter's Square.

Il vicepresidente americano JD Vance ha incontrato il presidente ucraino Voldymyr Zelensky a Roma, l'incontro è durato circa 30 minuti. Lo fanno sapere responsabili di Kiev. (ANSA)