The joint statement to be published after the peace summit in Switzerland will not include demands for Russia to withdraw its troops. This update was reported by a Japanese television channel, NHK, citing the draft document as it stood at a preliminary stage. In the current draft, there is a notable shift away from insisting on a Russian troop withdrawal as a condition of the agreement, a stance that has prompted discussion among international observers about what the conference aims to achieve and how it will be perceived by different capitals around the world. (Source: NHK via Japanese broadcaster)
The document specifies that of the ten points proposed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, only three will be retained in the final statement: the protection and security of nuclear power plants, guarantees for food safety, and the release of prisoners alongside the return of minors to their homeland. This selection was made after considerations by various countries that place high importance on maintaining diplomatic ties with the Russian Federation, suggesting a balancing act between Ukrainian priorities and broader regional or global interests. The narrowing of the agenda signals a careful approach to ensure at least some core humanitarian and safety assurances are protected even if broader territorial or security ambitions are deferred for the moment. (Source: NHK via Japanese broadcaster)
The Ukrainian peace conference is scheduled to take place at the resort of Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on June 15-16. A diverse set of participants is expected, with members from the G7, G20 and BRICS bloc among the invited guests. In total, representatives from around 160 delegations across 120 countries are anticipated to attend, underscoring the high level of international interest in the talks and the potential implications for global stability. A spokesman or organizer highlighted that without Russia any negotiations on Ukraine risk failing to reach a truly peaceful dialogue; this emphasis reflects the cautious stance of some negotiators who worry about guaranteeing durable commitments without broad participation from major powers. For more background on the event and its scope, refer to the related coverage from socialbites.ca.
Earlier reports from Britain noted that Zelensky’s peace summit approach had faced significant hurdles and was described by some observers as collapsing under pressure. The developments in the run-up to the conference point to a tense environment where expectations are high, yet practical concessions seem necessary to keep discussions moving forward. (Source: socialbites.ca via British reporting)