Dozens of countries gathered at a peace summit in Swiss They reiterated their support for the independence and territorial sovereignty of the Ukrainestressing at the same time that Kiev must dialogue with Russia to end the war.
More than two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraineleaders and senior officials from more than 90 countries gathered at a luxurious hotel complex in the Swiss city of Burgenstockto try to end the biggest conflict Europe since Second World War.
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None Russia none China were present at the meeting, which ended with a declaration supported by almost 80 of the 92 participating countries.
“We believe that achieving peace requires engagement and dialogue between all parties“, said the document consulted by AFP.
The statement also reaffirmed “the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all states, including Ukraine”, called for the exchange of prisoners and called for the return home of children deported to Russia.
Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia It is United Arab Emirates They did not appear in the list of countries that supported the final declaration, announced on the screen.
“We have to do our job, let’s not think about Russia, let’s do what we have to do. Right now, Russia and its leaders are not prepared for a just peace. It’s a fact”, declared the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelensky.
The president promised on Saturday to present peace proposals to Russia as soon as they are validated by the international community.
“Basic realities”
Sunday’s summit focused on nuclear and food safety and the return of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.
The meeting took place at a delicate time for Ukraine on the battlefield, where Russian forces are larger and better equipped.
The Russian President, Vladimir Putinstated on Friday that he will negotiate with Ukraine if it withdraws its troops from the four regions that Moscow claims and partially occupies, and if Kyiv resigns from joining the NATO.
But both Kiev, NATO and U.S They repudiated Moscow’s conditions to end the war.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskovinsisted on Sunday that it was not a “ultimatum”but from a “peace initiative that takes into account realities on the ground”.
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“The current dynamics of the situation at the front clearly shows us that it continues to get worse for the Ukrainians“, he said.
The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday assumed responsibility for the capture of Zahirneanother city located in the region of Zaporozhyein southern Ukraine.
The discussions in Swiss They were based on the agreed points of the peace plan presented by Zelensky at the end of 2022 and the UN resolutions on the Russian invasion.
Participants were divided on Sunday into three working groups: nuclear security, humanitarian affairs, food security and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
Children, food and nuclear safety
The humanitarian affairs session focused on issues relating to prisoners of war, civilian detainees, internees and missing persons.
It also addressed the repatriation of Ukrainian children, removed by Russia from partially occupied territories.
Food security talks have examined the decline in agricultural production and exports, which has had a ripple effect across the world as Ukraine was one of the planet’s breadbaskets before the war.
Germany, Brazil, South Korea, Spain, Israel, Kenya, UK, Thailand It is Türkiye They were part of the 30 countries in this working group.
Discussions also addressed the destruction of fertile land during the war and the ongoing risks posed by mines and unexploded ordnance.
The lack of security of maritime traffic in the Black Sea also contributed to the increase in prices.
The third group analyzed the safety of Ukrainian nuclear power plants, especially Zaporizhzhia, the largest Europe, occupied by the Russians. The objective was to reduce the risk of an accident occurring.
Argentina, Australia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa and the United States was part of this working group.
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There is already talk of a second peace summit and the Ukrainians have hinted that Russia could participate in it.
“A fundamental question remains: how and when can Russia be included in the process?“questioned the Swiss president, Viola Amherdin his closing speech.
“We hear it in many of your statements: a lasting solution must involve both parties“, he said, while acknowledging that”the road ahead is long and difficult”.
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