Italy advocates for 'serious' peace negotiations in Ukraine
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has proposed the idea of organizing an additional summit this year aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for a renewed international effort to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview with Corriere della Sera on Monday, he expressed hope that “a serious peace conference can be held before the end of the year.”
The most recent international summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis took place this summer in Switzerland, where Russia was notably excluded. This much-anticipated event ultimately failed to produce tangible outcomes, as several nations present refused to endorse the summit’s joint declaration.
Tajani commented, “I believe that we must work to find a peace table, a conference like the one held in Switzerland months ago with the participation of Russia and China. Obviously, Russia cannot arrive with the request for the total surrender of Ukraine. Peace is something else, it must be a just peace that guarantees the independence of Ukraine.” These remarks were made during a weekend press conference in Cagliari alongside his party, Forza Italia.
The Swiss summit was criticized by Moscow, which referred to it as a “parody of negotiations.” The focus of the event was primarily on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s so-called ‘peace formula,’ which Russia has deemed unrealistic.
Several European leaders have also begun advocating for a new round of international negotiations on Ukraine that would include Russia. Last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the urgency for a new peace conference, asserting that “Russia must be at the table.” He urged Kyiv and its Western allies to “explore what options are available” for resolving the conflict.
Moscow has reiterated its willingness to negotiate with Ukraine, provided that discussions are rooted in the realities on the ground rather than “ephemeral demands.” This includes reference to documents from the last Russian-Ukrainian talks held in Türkiye in 2022.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov conveyed last week, however, that Moscow perceives a lack of proper conditions for initiating peace talks and noted that it has yet to hear any relevant statements from “the country that is actually directing this entire process,” seemingly alluding to the United States.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
The most recent international summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine crisis took place this summer in Switzerland, where Russia was notably excluded. This much-anticipated event ultimately failed to produce tangible outcomes, as several nations present refused to endorse the summit’s joint declaration.
Tajani commented, “I believe that we must work to find a peace table, a conference like the one held in Switzerland months ago with the participation of Russia and China. Obviously, Russia cannot arrive with the request for the total surrender of Ukraine. Peace is something else, it must be a just peace that guarantees the independence of Ukraine.” These remarks were made during a weekend press conference in Cagliari alongside his party, Forza Italia.
The Swiss summit was criticized by Moscow, which referred to it as a “parody of negotiations.” The focus of the event was primarily on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s so-called ‘peace formula,’ which Russia has deemed unrealistic.
Several European leaders have also begun advocating for a new round of international negotiations on Ukraine that would include Russia. Last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the urgency for a new peace conference, asserting that “Russia must be at the table.” He urged Kyiv and its Western allies to “explore what options are available” for resolving the conflict.
Moscow has reiterated its willingness to negotiate with Ukraine, provided that discussions are rooted in the realities on the ground rather than “ephemeral demands.” This includes reference to documents from the last Russian-Ukrainian talks held in Türkiye in 2022.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov conveyed last week, however, that Moscow perceives a lack of proper conditions for initiating peace talks and noted that it has yet to hear any relevant statements from “the country that is actually directing this entire process,” seemingly alluding to the United States.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
