The result of the Peace Summit for Ukraine is “almost zero”, a Kremlin spokesman said
June 17, 2024
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The Kremlin assured today that the results of the Peace Summit for Ukraine, held over the weekend in Switzerland It was “almost zero.”“Although the final document was signed
The Kremlin assured today that the results of the Peace Summit for Ukraine, held over the weekend in Switzerland It was “almost zero.”“Although the final document was signed by countries that were theoretically friends of Russia, such as Hungary, Türkiye and Serbia.
“Of course, if we talk in general about the results of this meeting, “Then, of course, almost zero,” said Dmitry PeskovPresidential Press Secretary during his daily telephone news conference.
Peskov stressed that “many” countries participating in the summit assured that “any serious and significant discussion” This is meaningless without the presence of Russia.
“We are seeing this too,” he said.
Regarding Russia’s future participation in the conflict resolution summit, He assured that Russia’s position is “clear” and this is the same one that was exposed on Friday by Kremlin head Vladimir Putin.
“The peace initiative remains on the agenda which President Putin presented late last week,” he said.
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Last Friday, Putin presented his terms for peace in Ukraine, whose troops they must leave the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022; recognize these regions and the Crimean Peninsula as Russian territory; and abandon plans to join NATO.
If Kyiv accepts these conditions, Putin would immediately order an end to hostilities and the start of peace negotiations.
In addition, the said initiative must include lifting all Western sanctions against Russia.
“We will continue to work with all countries that are ready to do this. “This is the position of our president; he remains open to dialogue,” he said. – Peskov noted.
Regarding the position of some countries friendly to Moscow that signed the final declaration in Switzerland, he assured that The Kremlin took note and that he would continue to explain his reasoning to them.
“No, it won’t ruin them.” – he said in response to a question whether the fact that they signed the declaration could affect relations with these countries.
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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and major Western leaders rejected Putin’s proposal, saying think about what the capitulation of Ukraine entails.
Ukrainian Peace Summit, which brought together some 60 world leaders and representatives of some ninety governments in Nidwalden, Switzerland, ended on Sunday with a joint declaration calling for nuclear and maritime transit security.although thirteen leading countries of the developing world and Russia’s partners in certain forums refused to sign the document.
The 84 signatory countries and organizations agreed to Russia’s inclusion in future peace talks is ‘essential’calling for a firm declaration of all nuclear power plants in the country, starting with Zaporozhye, “under the full sovereign control of Kyiv” and called for the return of “all civilians, including children” deported and displaced “illegally” to Russia.
Among the countries that have not signed the declaration are Brazil, India and South Africa -which, together with Russia and China, are part of the group of emerging economies known as BRICS, besides Mexico.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Alicia Bárcena explained that Mexico supports four themes of the declaration: 1) Direct diplomatic efforts to ensure that Russia is included in the discussion; 2) Place the peace process under the auspices of the United Nations; 3) Consideration should be given to gradually agreeing on agreements and confidence-building measures, and 4) Mexico is closely monitoring the work of the International Criminal Court, which is tasked with investigating Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
He reaffirmed Mexico’s commitment to seek, through diplomatic dialogue, solutions and mechanisms that guarantee international peace and security. which are associated with Mexican humanistic values.
He noted that permanent members of the UN Security Council have a “historic responsibility to defend the UN Charter and “Avoid irresponsible actions that endanger peace.”
They also did not join the final declaration Colombia, Armenia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, The document was signed by 84 countries, including the countries of the European Union, the USA, Japan, Argentina, Chile and Ecuador.
In turn, the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro decided to suspend his visit and invitation to the conference, because he considered that there was an alignment “on the side of the war” and his country “does not agree with this.” “Latin America does not want another war, it wants peace as soon as possible,” he said.
The signatories assured: “We believe that achieving peace “This requires participation and dialogue between all parties.”
“So we decided take concrete steps in the future involve representatives of all parties in considering the aspects mentioned in this final statement.”
In addition, they defend the UN Charter and international law as instruments framework for a “durable and just peace” and resolve issues discussed at the summit, starting with “the return of illegally displaced and deported Ukrainian children, as well as the return of remaining illegally held civilians and the release of their prisoners of war through a full exchange.”
They also call for this Ukrainian nuclear facilities are completely excluded from the conflict and add that both factories and other types of facilities in this area “operate safely under the full sovereign control and supervision of Ukraine.”
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The final declaration also considers “the fundamental principles are free, full and safe commercial navigation, as well as access to the seaports of the Black and Azov Seas” and condemns attacks on merchant ships in ports and along the entire route, as well as against civilian ports and civil port infrastructure are unacceptable.
“Food security should never become a weapon. Ukrainian agricultural products must be delivered safely and free of charge to interested third countries,” they add.
Following the results of the second plenary meeting of leaders, held today, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky thanked the delegations for their participation and understanding that “we are all interested in “There is no danger from nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities.”
“I am grateful that the participants of this conference understood this and the need to restore complete safety at the Zaporozhye plant, captured by Russia,” he added.
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“I also thank each of you for support us in our efforts to provide safe browsingand maintain a free flow of food.” the Ukrainian president emphasized.
“I want to emphasize that food security is vital. not only for countries in the Global South, but for literally every country in the world. “Any disruptions in food markets are a direct path to the chaos that Russia wants,” Zelensky said.
In the first international reaction, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen asked Russia to “pay attention” to the message that the international community aimed its participation in this meeting to “put an end to imperialist violence.”
“When Russia is ready for peace on the basis of the UN Charter, The time will come when Russia will join our efforts,” Von der Leyen said in a message published on her social media account X.
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Likewise, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, He wanted to emphasize that “more than a hundred international leaders and organizations” have sent a signal that they support a “just and lasting” peace for Ukraine within the framework of the United Nations Charter.
Borrell also noted that this summit “emphasizes a shared vision of maritime, nuclear and food security. and the return of deported prisoners of war, children and civilians.”
(according to information from EFE, Europe Press And Aristegui News)
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