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Ukraine Peace Summit: Global Diplomatic Drama Unfolds as Key Nations Reject Plan

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Discover why major countries refused to sign the peace plan at the Ukraine summit.

The recently concluded Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland saw a mix of optimism and tension as 78 countries came together to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While many nations signed a limited communique calling for a path to peace, major Global South countries stood out for refusing to sign the plan. Citing Russia's absence or Israel's presence, these countries expressed their reservations, highlighting the complex diplomatic dynamics at play.

The central issue of Ukrainian land occupied by Russian forces remained unresolved, indicating the deep-rooted challenges in achieving a lasting peace agreement. Despite the call for a 'just peace' by nearly 80 countries, including a declaration supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, the summit ended without a concrete resolution to the conflict.

Amidst the diplomatic impasse, Argentina made headlines by signing the Bürgenstock Declaration in support of peace in Ukraine. Russian criticism of the summit's outcome shed light on the tensions surrounding talks held without their participation, emphasizing the ongoing struggle to find common ground among key global players.

The summit's significance lies in the unity of over 90 nations in discussing a roadmap to peace for Ukraine, underscoring the urgency of respecting Ukraine's borders in any potential peace deal. With Ukraine's territorial integrity at the forefront, the summit showcased the complexities of international diplomacy in resolving one of the most pressing conflicts of our time.

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Ukraine peace summit: Why some countries refused to sign the plan (Aljazeera.com)

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

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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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The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a peace ... (The Independent)

It did not zero in on the bedrock — and seemingly intractable, for now — issue: Ukrainian land occupied by invading Russian forces. Russian President Vladimir ...

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Ukraine peace summit ends with call for a 'just peace' (Voice of America)

Nearly 80 of the countries represented at the Ukraine peace summit agreed that territorial integrity and the principles of international law and the U.N. ...

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Russia-Ukraine War: Argentina signs Bürgenstock Declaration ... (MercoPress)

Argentine President Javier Milei joined the list of dignitaries endorsing the Bürgenstock Declaration in favor of peace in Ukraine while Brazil's Luiz ...

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Kremlin derides outcome of Ukraine talks held without Russia (Reuters)

Russia said on Monday that a Swiss-hosted conference on the Ukraine war had produced negligible results and showed the futility of holding talks without ...

World leaders met in Switzerland to discuss a roadmap to peace for ... (NPR)

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) with Swiss President Viola Amherd at a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland on June 16.

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Swiss summit gives Georgia and Ukraine presidents chance to ... (Eurasianet)

Zourabichvili met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the summit's sidelines, exploring bilateral cooperation and mulling security challenges. They ...

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Global South countries break with West on Ukraine Summit final ... (Peoples Dispatch)

None of the BRICS member states signed the final joint communique which talked about respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Many affirmed that there ...

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Ukraine Peace Summit Brings Disappointment and Hope (The Jamestown Foundation)

Russian President Vladimir Putin hastily presented his own “peace plan” in the run-up to the conference, though his absolutist claims run contrary to the views ...

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'This country gave me a lot': the Vietnamese people staying in Ukraine (The Guardian)

People across Ukraine have united in the face of the Russian threat and its Vietnamese community is no exception.

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Rod Stewart defends support for Ukraine after jeers (BBC News)

There were boos from some fans in Germany when images of Ukraine's flag and president were shown.

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Rod Stewart responds after 'booing' heard during display of support ... (The Independent)

Sir Rod Stewart appeared to be booed by his own fans after he saluted photos of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky during a concert in Germany.

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Sir Rod Stewart defends support for Ukraine after being 'booed' by ... (Sky News)

The singer said he has supported Ukraine since the start of the war and will continue to do so.

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Why Rod Stewart's Ukraine comments hit a nerve in Leipzig (UnHerd)

Rod Stewart is hard to dislike. But in Germany, one issue divides people so deeply that even the most outrageous leopard print can't gloss over it: the war ...

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Rod Stewart Defends Support For Ukraine After Boos In Germany's ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

While performing in Leipzig on June 14, the display of the Ukrainian flag and an image of Zelenskiy was met by loud boos, shouts, and whistles. Steward told ...

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Rod Stewart booed by German crowd for Ukraine support (Euronews)

The legendary singer has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of Ukraine – but concert goers in Germany last week didn't want to hear it.

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Rod Stewart defends show of support for Ukraine after booing at ... (LBC)

Sir Rod Stewart has launched a passionate defence of his support for Ukraine after he was booed at a gig in Germany while showing an image of the Ukraine ...

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