The recent Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland concluded with a global consensus on the need for Russia’s involvement in future peace negotiations to achieve a just and durable peace. Over 90 countries participated in the summit, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praising it as a diplomatic success. Despite the absence of Russia and China, and the abstention of 12 countries including Brazil, India, and Saudi Arabia from signing the final declaration, the summit reinforced international support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and highlighted the urgency of addressing global concerns such as food and nuclear security exacerbated by the conflict.The final declaration, which was supported by the majority of participants, called for the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war, the return of deported children, and the restoration of Ukraine’s control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant currently occupied by Russia. President Zelensky expressed readiness to hold peace talks with Russia if Moscow withdraws its troops, while Russia has set conditions including Ukraine’s renunciation of NATO ambitions and the recognition of Russian claims over Ukrainian territories. The summit’s outcome, while not unanimous, represents a step towards a wider international effort to bring an end to the war, with technical and ministerial meetings planned and a second peace summit being considered.
Key points
- Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland concludes with strong international support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
- Majority of summit participants call for Russia’s inclusion in future peace talks to achieve a just and durable peace.
- Summit’s final declaration calls for the release of prisoners of war, return of deported children, and restoration of Ukrainian control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- Russia sets conditions for peace talks, including Ukraine’s renunciation of NATO ambitions and recognition of Russian territorial claims.
- A second peace summit is being considered, with technical and ministerial meetings planned.
Contradictions👾Some reports highlight the summit as a diplomatic success for Ukraine, while others note the absence of a unanimous declaration and the abstention of several countries.
👾There are differing views on the potential for Russia’s involvement in future peace talks, with some countries expressing skepticism.
