On Saturday, the world gathered for the Peace Summit for Ukraine, initiated by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski and Swiss President Viola Amherd. Despite Russia’s rejection of Zelenski’s proposed peace formula, he expressed hope for a broad consensus on his plan to end the conflict. The summit was attended by representatives from various continents and political backgrounds, reflecting the importance of all nations’ opinions in the peace process.
Zelenski emphasized the need to restore the United Nations Charter, believing that this historic event would play a crucial role in establishing peace. Amherd echoed these sentiments, expressing her hope that the summit would inspire a process for just and lasting peace. However, Russia and China, who have their own peace initiatives, did not attend the summit. Nevertheless, nearly a hundred countries and international organizations participated in this important meeting.
The United States was represented by Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the summit, reaffirming their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Participants will have an opportunity to present their ideas and perspectives on achieving peace in Ukraine.
Despite Russia’s rejection of Zelenski’s proposed peace formula, there is still hope that this historic event will lead to a lasting resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The world is watching with bated breath as nations come together to find a peaceful solution to one of Europe’s most pressing conflicts today.
