Ukraine Aims For February Peace Summit At UN

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says his country hopes to have a peace summit by the end of February, which would align with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kuleba indicated his government would like to see the summit held at the United Nations and Secretary-General António Guterres to act as mediator. https://twitter.com/AP/status/1607438098505551873 From AP News:

“The United Nations could be the best venue for holding this summit, because this is not about making a favor to a certain country,” he said. “This is really about bringing everyone on board.”

Asked about whether they would invite Russia to the summit, he said that first that country would need to be seated to be prosecuted for war crimes at an international court, for example.

“They can only be invited to this step in this way,” Kuleba said.

I’m not sure I can see Russian President Putin agreeing to sit in an international court for war crimes, but we’ll see. In November, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a 10-point peace formula at the Group of 20 summit in Bali. His plan includes the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the withdrawal of Russian troops, the release of all prisoners, a tribunal for those responsible for the aggression and security guarantees for Ukraine. Related: World Leaders Condemn Russian Attack On Ukraine Calling For ‘Heavy Sanctions’ Read more here. Kuleba appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert three months ago to give an update on his country’s war with Russia, and to share what it’s like working with his country’s brave leader. He received a moving standing ovation from the studio audience as he restated his country’s unwavering commitment to preserving its borders. https://youtu.be/PjUHY2XgIxE