The Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at forging a path to peace in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, ended with a firm stance against Russia’s aggression. Over 90 countries participated in the summit, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his 10-point peace plan, which includes a ceasefire, the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and the withdrawal of Russian troops. The final declaration of the summit is expected to condemn Russia’s role in unleashing the war and emphasize the importance of respecting Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty, specifically calling for the return control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and occupied Ukrainian ports to Kiev’s government and and and and and and and. Finnish President Alexander Stubb highlighted the potential influence of China on Russia, urging Beijing to leverage its relationship with Moscow to facilitate an end to the war. The summit’s outcome, while not inclusive of Russia’s participation, sends a clear message of international solidarity with Ukraine and a collective demand for the cessation of hostilities and and and. The United States, demonstrating its ongoing support, announced an additional $1.5 billion aid package focused on energy infrastructure reconstruction and humanitarian needs and and. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other leaders called for serious negotiations and warned against a ceasefire that might lead to a new frozen conflict and and and and and. Despite the absence of Russia, the summit represents a significant diplomatic effort by Kyiv to garner international backing for its position and set the stage for future talks that could include all relevant parties, including Moscow and and and and and and and and.
Key points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a 10-point peace plan at the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
- The summit’s final declaration is expected to condemn Russia’s role in the Ukraine war and call for the return of Ukrainian territories.
- The United States announced a $1.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on China to use its influence on Russia to help end the war.
- Despite Russia’s absence, the summit represents a global effort to support Ukraine and seek an end to the conflict.
5 billion aid package for Ukraine, underscoring its support for Kyiv.
