Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that all they want is lasting peace and not just a ceasefire.
Zelensky insists that the efforts of the global majority are the best guarantee that all commitments to finding lasting peace will be fulfilled.
In a statement after Russia's attack on Kharkiv, Zelensky urged world leaders to show their support and leadership by participating in the first Global Peace Summit, which they are co-hosting with Switzerland.
“And that’s exactly why global efforts are needed – the Global Peace Summit of the leaders whom Russia won’t be able to deceive.
“Summit that will show who in the world really wants to end the war and not just claim the ceasefire which will inevitably be broken by Russian rockets and artillery just like it was dozens, dozens of times before,” the Ukrainian President said.
He said so far, over 80 countries have confirmed participation in the Peace Summit, with more expected to do the same. About 160 countries had been invited.
Zelensky said it is time world leaders showed their leadership in upholding the UN Charter on peace by making their voices heard.
“And I am appealing to the leaders of the world who are still aside from the global efforts of the Global Peace Summit – to President Biden, the leader of the United States, and to President Xi, the leader of China. We do not want the UN Charter to be burnt… burnt down just like these books. And I hope you don’t want either.
“Please, show your leadership in advancing the peace – the real peace and not just a pause between the strikes,” Zelensky added.
The Ukraine President emphasised on the importance of world leaders coming together to forge a united front towards achieving peace.
“There is no nation that can stop such war alone, unaided – world leaders’ engagement is needed,” Zelensky insisted.
