EU spokesman Peter Stano claimed Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s efforts to undermine the effectiveness of the upcoming Global Peace Summit for Ukraine present he’s afraid of the occasion scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland.
He emphasised at a news convention in Brussels that the EU’s sturdy assist for the peace summit, highlighting its significance by stating, “We view it as a crucial source of inspiration for the future peace process.”
When requested about Russia’s efforts to arrange an identical gathering, Stano famous: “The attempt to undermine the effectiveness of the summit [in Switzerland] with parallel events only shows how Putin is afraid of the summit.”
“The purpose of this summit is very important to us because we see it as an inspiration for a future peace process. As the EU, we are working intensively with our partners around the world to ensure the broadest possible representation. Currently, over 70 countries have pledged to attend,” mentioned Stano, EU’s Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
He added that it’s a huge occasion, and the EU is collaborating with Ukrainian, Swiss and different companions to attain the most effective degree of illustration and the most important variety of international locations taking part.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned in a press release from Brussels that he anticipated all leaders, particularly U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to attend the summit.
He mentioned Biden’s failure to attend would imply “applauding” Putin.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba mentioned Russia’s participation just isn’t anticipated.
Source: www.anews.com.tr