Volodymyr Zelensky will present peace proposals to Russia only when they have been “accepted by all”

Everything in its time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would only make peace proposals to Russia once they have been approved by the international community on Saturday June 15.

“When the action plan is on the table, accepted by all and transparent to the people, then it will be communicated to the representatives of Russia, so that we can truly end the war”declared the Ukrainian leader at the opening of the first peace summit in Ukraine, which is being held this weekend in Switzerland, but without Russia.

On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin “advanced proposal”, demanding in particular the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops in the regions whose annexation it has demanded since 2022. But we must tell the truth: he is not calling for negotiations, he is calling for surrender.” of Ukraine, said US Vice President Kamala Harris. “An immediate ceasefire without serious negotiations” would only lead to “another frozen conflict”, For his part, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Several other countries considered Russia’s participation in peace negotiations important. “Russia must be at the table”declared Kenyan President William Ruto, who was delighted that “for the first time we are meeting to talk about peace in Ukraine, rather than the war in Ukraine”and estimated that“a commitment to peace makes certain fundamental concessions inevitable”. “Any credible process will require Russia’s participation,” insisted the Saudi foreign minister.