Ukraine's President Zelensky Makes Surprising Call for Russia to Attend Second Peace Summit
In a surprising turn of events, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Russia to be included in a second peace summit aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This announcement comes as the world's attention is focused on the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Speaking at a press conference in Kiev on Monday, Zelensky stated that Russian representatives should be present at the second summit. This is a significant development, as Zelensky has previously been vehemently opposed to any negotiations with Moscow while President Vladimir Putin remains in power.
The first peace summit, held in mid-June in Switzerland, did not include Russian or Chinese participation. While China was invited, Russia was not, leading Beijing to deem the summit futile. Over 90 countries attended the summit, which endorsed Ukraine's peace plan. However, this plan has been a non-starter for the Kremlin, as it requires the withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.
Zelensky's overture could be a strategic move anticipating a Trump victory in the upcoming November election. Trump has been vocal about his intention to bring the warring sides to the negotiating table. While his team has touted a comprehensive peace plan, the details have not been made public.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed support for Trump's approach, stating that a Trump administration could provide an opening for peace. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed this sentiment, stating that Trump has the potential to make the parties negotiate.
This development comes amidst ongoing protests in the United States, with far-left groups such as the Coalition to March on the RNC continuing to use inflammatory rhetoric. The group, which has been active since 2008, is endorsed by various leftist and anti-Israel organizations. The protests have been marked by chants condemning Trump and calling for the removal of Republicans.
Meanwhile, CNN has announced the closure of its Race and Equality team, part of a larger 100-person layoff at the network. The team was established in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in 2020, a period marked by widespread unrest and leftist activism. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the need for a "race team" in the first place.
As the world watches these developments unfold, it remains to be seen how they will impact the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the political landscape in the United States.
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