Zelensky Rallies European Support Amid Escalating Russia Conflict, Plans Global Peace Summit Without Russia

May 31, 2024
Zelensky Rallies European Support Amid Escalating Russia Conflict, Plans Global Peace Summit Without Russia
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky is seeking military support on his European tour as tensions with Russia escalate.

  • Agreements have been signed with Belgium, Portugal, and Spain, but Russian forces continue to advance, causing casualties.

  • The US has pledged support for Ukraine, but there are differing opinions among Western leaders on responding to the conflict.

  • Russian interference and corruption investigations are ongoing in the European Parliament.

  • Violations of international laws, including the use of banned chemical weapons, have been reported.

  • Zelensky is organizing a global 'peace summit' in Switzerland next month, supported by nearly 100 nations and international organizations.

  • The summit aims to pressure Russia into peace talks and advance Zelensky's peace plan, but Russia has not been invited and views the summit as futile without their presence.

  • The situation remains volatile with ongoing concerns about security measures and the legality of weapon usage.

  • Zelensky is committed to achieving genuine peace and security for Ukraine amidst the conflict.

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