Ukraine’s frontline soldiers bolstered by U.S. support as Russia rejects peace summit
NBCJun 19
Nearly 80 Countries Sign Ukraine's Peace Summit Communiqué, Key Powers Absent
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The Facts
As the two-day Ukrainian peace summit came to a close on Sunday, 78 world leaders signed the final communiqué, which said "territorial integrity" must form the basis of any peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. However, a number of nations were notably absent from the list of those countries who signed.
While the document was backed by 27 EU member states, three EU institutions and countries including Turkey, Argentina, Rwanda, Iraq, and Qatar, the list of those who did not sign included Saudi Arabia, India, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. Russia was not invited to participate, and China snubbed the summit.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Nearly 80 world leaders signed this historic document, which sets out a real pathway towards peace. Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin's proposals weren't taken seriously — they were simply intended to disrupt the Switzerland event.
Pro-Russia narrative
Ahead of Ukraine's summit, Putin laid out Russia's terms for bringing the war to a close. The terms are stricter now than the peace deal Ukraine could have had in 2022, but the conditions will only get worse for Ukraine as more time goes on.