As Ukraine seeks to prevent relentless Russian attacks on the country, Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, on Sunday invited Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, the Presidents of the United States and China, to participate in the peace summit of his country. Ukraine hopes to have as many countries as possible attend the summit to be held next month in Switzerland under the presidency of Kyiv, which aims to galvanize the international community to stop this war and pressure Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. In this context, Zelensky released a message from the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, which is under heavy attacks from the Russian army, showing him in a printing house that has been destroyed by Russian bombing. The President of Ukraine stated in this message that more than 80 countries will participate in the peace summit next month. However, despite these statements, it is unclear whether Biden or Xi will attend the summit, especially since Beijing continues to maintain close relations with Moscow. An American official said on Sunday that the United States will attend the summit, but did not specify who or at what level. Mr. Zelensky stated: 'I urge world leaders who have not yet joined the global efforts to hold a global peace summit, President Biden, the leader of the United States, and President Xi, the leader of China. Please show your leadership by helping to achieve peace, a real peace and not just a pause between attacks.' The President of Ukraine added that this summit 'will show who in the world truly wants an end to this war.' Kyiv's peace plan calls for the complete withdrawal of Russian forces and the restoration of the internationally recognized borders of both countries, which Moscow deems irrelevant. Russian sources told Reuters last week that Putin is ready to negotiate to stop the war in Ukraine, but his condition for a ceasefire is the recognition of the current battlefield borders. Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, reacted to this report by stating that the Russian leadership is trying to disrupt the summit's affairs as it is 'terrified' of the 'success' of the global peace summit in Switzerland. Russia had previously stated that it sees no benefit in the Ukraine summit. Russian forces have made slow but steady advances in various areas of eastern Ukraine in recent months and are trying to push deeper into the Kharkiv region.
Zelensky Says 80 Countries Will Attend Ukraine Peace Summit; Invites Biden and Xi
Ukrainian President Zelensky has invited leaders from over 80 countries, including Biden and Xi, to a peace summit aimed at stopping the ongoing war with Russia. The summit, scheduled for next month in Switzerland, seeks to pressure Putin into a ceasefire, although the participation of key leaders remains uncertain. This development highlights the ongoing international diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
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📰 What Happened
Ukrainian President Zelensky has invited over 80 countries, including U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi, to a peace summit aimed at ending the war with Russia. The summit is set to take place in Switzerland next month, although the attendance of key leaders remains uncertain.
- The summit aims to galvanize international support to pressure Russia into a ceasefire.
- Zelensky's peace plan calls for the complete withdrawal of Russian forces and restoration of Ukraine's borders.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The war in Ukraine has drawn significant international attention and involvement, with various countries taking sides. The conflict has implications for global security, energy supplies, and international law.
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