World leaders unite in Switzerland to discuss Ukraine's path to peace. Find out why some countries refused to sign the plan.
A two-day summit in Switzerland brought together leaders from around the world to address the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite efforts to reach a joint agreement, major powers rejected a limited communique, showcasing the challenges in finding a resolution. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Swiss President Viola Amherd led discussions on Ukraine's territorial integrity and the importance of upholding international law. While Western powers condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, some non-aligned countries, including South Africa, withheld their signatures from the peace summit.
The summit concluded with a call for a 'just peace' as nearly 80 countries agreed on the need to respect Ukraine's borders and uphold the principles of the United Nations. However, with Russia and Ukraine poised to continue their conflict, the prospect of a lasting peace remains uncertain. Despite the extensive participation of over 90 nations in the summit, key players like China and major Global South nations refrained from signing the peace plan, citing various reasons such as Russia's absence from the negotiations.
In a surprising turn of events, homesick refugees from Ukraine are risking their safety by returning despite the ongoing war. The United Nations reports a staggering 6.5 million Ukrainian refugees in the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion. This human aspect highlights the profound impact of the conflict and the desperate situation faced by those directly affected by the war.
As the world watches, the Ukraine peace summit serves as a critical juncture in the quest for stability in the region. The refusal of some countries to sign the peace plan underscores the complexities of international diplomacy, while the resilience of Ukrainian refugees sheds light on the human toll of the conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) with Swiss President Viola Amherd at a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland on June 16.
At a summit, Western powers condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine but failed to garner support from major non-aligned countries.
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Envoys and leaders of more than 90 nations participated, and most signed a statement saying Ukraine's borders must be respected in any deal to end the war.
Major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.
Nearly 6.5 million – that is the number of Ukrainian refugees the United Nations counts in the third year of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Closing of Ukraine Summit. None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
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