Ukrainian President Selensky: First step towards peace taken
Published: Monday, Jun 17th 2024, 19:40
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Following the international Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland at the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a positive assessment on Monday. "We have taken the first tangible step towards peace - in an unprecedented unity of the countries of the world," he said in his evening video address. But there is a way to go and "new steps" are necessary.
Ukraine even has a preliminary work plan for the summer months. "We will not cut back, we will keep our communication with our partners as active as ever," said Selenskyj. Ukraine never wanted this war. "But of course it wants a just peace above all." And they recognize that this is possible. "We are bringing peace closer."
Last weekend, 93 states and international organizations took part in the meeting at the Swiss luxury resort Bürgenstock near Lucerne. A large majority of them endorsed the final paper, which emphasizes Ukraine's sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders.
It was also established that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant belongs under Ukrainian control. Several important countries such as India, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa were represented in Switzerland, but did not sign the document. China did not take part.
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