U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders on May 19 that the next round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place at the Vatican, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the conversation.

Some European leaders reportedly pushed for any negotiations at the Vatican to result in an unconditional ceasefire. Trump objected to the word “unconditional,” despite having used the term himself when previously calling for a 30-day ceasefire. The European leaders ultimately agreed to drop the word.

The Wall Street Journal said the talks are expected to take place in mid-June.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed willingness to host the next round of Russia–Ukraine negotiations at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that the location had not yet been finalized. “This decision is made by all parties involved. No such decision has been made yet,” he said Wednesday.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Wednesday that “technical” ceasefire negotiations could take place at the Vatican as soon as next week. He added that the United States and several European countries are expected to serve as mediators. European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho also confirmed that both U.S. and European representatives are expected to take part in the upcoming talks.