Leaders Reject Putin’s Peace Terms at Ukraine Summit

The leaders of Italy and Germany have strongly rejected the ceasefire terms proposed by Vladimir Putin at the Ukraine summit in Switzerland. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Putin’s plan as “propaganda” and “dictatorial peace” respectively. Putin’s terms included Ukraine withdrawing troops from regions partially occupied by Russia, a proposition Ukraine refuses to compromise on. With more than 90 countries and global institutions in attendance, Ukraine emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and joint efforts to bring about a just peace. Despite the absence of Russia and China, Ukraine remains optimistic about the potential for progress in ending the conflict. Putin, however, has made it clear that he will not negotiate on Ukraine’s terms, leading to condemnation from world leaders and accusations of a phony narrative. The future of peace talks remains uncertain as tensions continue to rise between Russia and Ukraine.