During a peace summit in Switzerland called by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, world leaders are sharing their thoughts on various important issues. Emmanuel Macron highlighted the need for securing nuclear safety around the Zaporizhizhia power plant, and also emphasized the importance of not accepting attacks on civilian targets and infrastructure in Ukraine as they constitute war crimes. Macron stated that the summit is an opportunity to reiterate the importance of international laws and principles.
On the other hand, Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, criticized Russia’s peace proposal as “completely absurd” and warned that it would only result in further domination of the country. He also noted China’s absence from the summit, suggesting that Russia may have influenced their decision not to attend.
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb called for follow-up talks to be scheduled promptly, emphasizing that peace is a continuous process. Stubb referenced Finland’s history during World War Two when Russia invaded the country, resulting in the loss of a substantial amount of territory. Stubb highlighted the significance of maintaining peace despite past conflicts and losses.
