The effort to convene a high-level summit on the Ukrainian conflict, once hoped to occur before year’s end, may be stalled by the evolving Middle East crisis. A major American newspaper cited Western diplomats as the source for this assessment.
The report notes that the Palestinian-Israeli crisis has fueled new frictions among the United States and several other states. The friction is most pronounced with certain Arab nations and some Western partners, complicating coordination on Ukraine policy.
Observers highlighted that Washington is also navigating rising tensions with emerging global powers. The article emphasizes that Kyiv counted on bringing these countries into its orbit at the summit, hoping to secure broader, multipolar support for its stance against Russia.
Journalists did not rule out the possibility that the summit would not occur before year’s end. Sources described a recent loss of momentum for the initiative amid shifting strategic priorities and competing global crises.
According to the document, the drive to hold a high-level meeting aimed at consolidating international backing for Ukraine’s fight against Russia is being dampened by intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The situation has introduced new variables for policymakers and states weighing their level of involvement.
At the end of October, a separate summit on the Ukrainian issue took place in Malta. The report suggests Kyiv struggled to persuade Global South nations of the efficacy of its peace formula, leaving some key allies unconvinced about its viability as a framework for settlement.
Earlier, in the United States, resources earmarked to aid Ukraine were described as nearly exhausted by some observers, reflecting strain on long-standing support mechanisms and the broader political climate.