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Ukraine Peace Summit Ends with Key Powers Rejecting Joint Agreement

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Find out why major global players like India and Saudi Arabia refused to sign the peace document at the Ukraine summit!

A two-day summit in Switzerland aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine concluded with 78 nations emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's territorial integrity for any peace agreement. However, the summit faced setbacks as key powers, including India and Saudi Arabia, declined to sign the joint agreement, leaving the path to peace unclear.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's conditional ceasefire offer, contingent on Ukraine's withdrawal from specific regions, further complicated the peace talks. The Kremlin criticized the outcome of the conference, highlighting the challenges of holding discussions without involving Russia, a key player in the conflict.

Despite the majority of countries endorsing Ukraine's territorial integrity, the summit failed to garner unanimous support, with China notably absent from the conference led by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The standoff between Russia and Ukraine continues as peace talks hit a brick wall, indicating a prolonged conflict ahead.

Nearly 80 countries agreed on the principles of a 'just peace,' emphasizing territorial integrity and adherence to international law and U.N. principles. However, with major powers refusing to sign the peace document, the outlook for immediate resolution remains bleak.

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78 countries sign limited communique at Ukraine summit in ... (bne IntelliNews)

A two-day summit in Switzerland, dedicated to forging a path to end the war in Ukraine, concluded with key powers rejecting a limited joint ...

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Ukraine peace summit ends with mere emphasis on territorial integrity (CNA)

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80 Countries Back Ukraine's 'Territorial Integrity' At Swiss Peace ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

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Envoys and leaders of more than 90 nations participated, and most signed a statement saying Ukraine's borders must be respected in any deal to end the war.

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Major Global South nations cited Russia's absence or Israel's presence as reasons for not accepting the communique.

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