Many nations understand that World War III can begin at any moment. All for the Ukrainian dictatorship which now has an unelected leader who pushed the election aside, with US support, while arresting any religious leaders and opposition. This is the nation America has wasted hundreds of billions of US taxpayer dollars in
A significant summit aimed at discussing solutions to end the war in Ukraine was held in Switzerland over two days, attracting participants from over 100 countries and organizations. Despite a general consensus among many attendees, key economic players including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates—members of the BRICS group with substantial trade ties to Russia—opted out of endorsing the summit’s joint communique.
Zelenskyy calls for release of hostages held by Russia at end of Switzerland Peace Summit. https://t.co/020sau3yhF pic.twitter.com/hAdX8dBJ8i
— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 16, 2024
The communique underscored a collective commitment to respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of all nations, specifically highlighting Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a joint press appearance with leaders from the European Union, Ghana, Canada, Chile, and Switzerland, emphasized the critical need for unanimous support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity to achieve enduring peace.
The meeting, held near Lucerne, focused on rallying support for a 10-point peace proposal previously introduced by Zelensky. This proposal calls for an end to hostilities, the reestablishment of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the withdrawal of Russian forces, and the restoration of Ukraine’s borders prior to the conflict—terms that are unlikely to be accepted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In Switzerland, a two-day summit on devising a framework for peace to end the war in Ukraine has concluded. RTÉ’s Eastern Europe reporter, Liam Nolan discusses the outcome of the major international summit | Read more: https://t.co/EnXexlTDFs pic.twitter.com/hlJtZIQL2I
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High-profile attendees included leaders from Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the UK, demonstrating a robust international concern over the conflict initiated by Russian aggression. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a substantial $1.5 billion aid package intended for humanitarian relief and infrastructure rebuilding in Ukraine.
The absence of Russia and China, who maintain a strong economic alliance that helps Russia circumvent Western sanctions, posed questions about the summit’s potential effectiveness. The communique addressed several critical issues, advocating for Ukraine’s right to operate its nuclear facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant currently under Russian control, and called for Russia to abstain from the use and threat of nuclear weapons. It also demanded the return of all unlawfully displaced children and civilians to Ukraine.
The day before the summit commenced, Putin reiterated Russia’s stance through its peace plan, demanding Ukrainian withdrawal from territories Moscow aims to annex and insisting on Ukraine’s detachment from NATO aspirations. Despite some territorial gains by Russian forces, they remain far from controlling the claimed regions entirely.
Western powers and their allies denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a summit in Switzerland, but failed to persuade major non-aligned states to join their final statement https://t.co/hQbf55c82D pic.twitter.com/qQR7tzoLTe
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 16, 2024
U.S. National Security Advisor Jakeullivan, accompanying Harris, sharply criticized Putin’s demands at the summit, labeling them as morally indefensible and asserting that they set an unreasonable foundation for peace, as they would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future aggression. Imagine that…peace is a risk for war so Ukrainians must continue to be slaughtered.
Major Points:
- A two-day summit in Switzerland focused on ending the Ukraine war concluded without a joint communique from key BRICS nations, including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE, due to their trade ties with Russia.
- Over 100 countries and organizations attended the summit, supporting a 10-point peace plan advocating for the cessation of hostilities and the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
- The summit’s communique emphasized respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, but faced challenges without the participation of Russia and China.
- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine, highlighting significant international support against Russian aggression.
- The summit addressed the operation of Ukrainian nuclear facilities and the prohibition of nuclear threats by Russia, while also calling for the return of so-called unlawfully displaced individuals to Ukraine.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
