The Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland is expected to have significant impacts on global politics, with more than 90 countries and international organizations in attendance. The summit aims to reaffirm Kyiv’s territorial integrity and create a broad coalition to help end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While major players like Russia and China are absent, the attendees hope to reach agreements on crucial issues such as nuclear security and food exports.
One of the key outcomes of the summit is the adoption of a declaration condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The draft document calls for the restoration of Ukrainian control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and the ports on the Azov Sea currently occupied by Russia. It also labels Russia’s actions as a “war”, a term that Moscow has rejected.
Humanitarian concerns, including the return of prisoners and abducted children, are also on the agenda of the summit. However, the most contentious issues, such as the status of land under Russian occupation, will be addressed in later discussions. The organizers of the summit are planning a follow-up conference, possibly in Saudi Arabia, to further build on the progress made.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that the results of the summit will pave the way for a second peace conference and ultimately lead to the end of the war. However, Russia has dismissed the summit as a “waste of time” and continues to push for a ceasefire on its own terms.
Western leaders attending the summit have strongly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed ceasefire conditions, accusing him of propagating false narratives and lacking willingness to negotiate in good faith. The outcomes of the peace summit are likely to shape the future of the conflict in Ukraine and have far-reaching implications for global politics.
