At a landmark summit in Switzerland, leaders from over 90 countries urged Ukraine to engage in dialogue with Russia to end the war, while affirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Despite the conflict’s two-year duration and Ukraine’s battlefield struggles, the summit highlighted food security, nuclear safety, and humanitarian issues. A communiqué called for the exchange of prisoners and return of deported children, though nations like India and Saudi Arabia withheld support. Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks a unified international proposal for peace to present to Russia, which demands Ukraine’s surrender.
International Summit Urges Ukraine-Russia Dialogue Amid Ongoing Conflict
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