BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland (Reuters) – Western powers and other nations pushed for a consensus on ending the war in Ukraine at a Swiss summit on Sunday. However, some countries may refuse to back the final conclusions, and it’s unclear if future talks will involve Russia.
More than 90 countries attended the two-day talks at a Swiss Alpine resort at the behest of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Moscow, which was not invited and didn’t want to attend, labeled the summit a waste of time. China was another notable absentee.
The conference underscored broad support Ukraine still enjoys from its allies despite recent military setbacks. However, Russia controls about 20% of Ukraine, complicating any ceasefire efforts.
A draft of the final declaration refers to Russia’s invasion as a “war,” a label Moscow rejects. It also calls for Ukraine’s control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and its Azov Sea ports to be restored.
The draft, dated June 13, called for Ukraine’s territorial integrity to be respected.
“In my view, the communique will not be signed by everyone, because again it’s a question of the specific choice of words, but even those who won’t sign it have all made clear that their position is the same, that the war must end,” he said.
Finally, while the Ukraine summit consensus aims to foster collaboration, the complexity of the situation cannot be underestimated.
Furthermore, ongoing negotiations highlight the need for compromise and mutual understanding. As the summit progresses, the international community watches closely, hopeful for a breakthrough that will pave the way for lasting peace.
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