Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed holding an international summit dedicated to the Ukrainian peace formula in July, during a speech at the working session of the G7 summit "Towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world".
"Soon, as early as July, the full-scale war will enter 500 days. And this is a symbolic period of time, a good month to convene the Formula Peace Summit, the summit of the global majority. The summit of all those who support honesty and are determined to end this war. I invite you to join the common efforts," Zelensky said.
A brief ceremony closed the three-day G7 summit in Hiroshima, with a renewed commitment by leaders in support of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky was present at the last two working sessions on Ukraine and on peace and stability. The leader reiterated "firm assistance to provide diplomatic, financial, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine" and reaffirmed "their determination to restore peace in Ukraine and support the free and open international order based on the rule of law".
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He thanks the leaders for training Ukrainian pilots, after Washington's green light. "As long as the Russian invaders remain on our land, no one will sit at the negotiating table." (ANSA)
"Every decision for the defense of Ukraine brings our victory closer. I thank all our partners and allies for their support!" wrote Zelensky on his Telegram account.
The Ukrainian president also thanked one by one the leaders who participated in the Hiroshima summit, including the Italian premier: "Thank you, Giorgia Meloni, for the strength of your character that gives strength to all of us. I thank the Italian government, the Parliament and all Italians who
support the protection of our people," Zelensky said. To US President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude "for giving meaning to the global seal of security for democracy! Thank you for the leadership, weapons and decision to train our
pilots. I believe that the wings of our common freedom will undoubtedly be the strongest in the world. I thank both sides of Congress, your team, Mr. President, and all freedom-loving American hearts."
Words of thanks were also expressed for the other leaders of the summit, from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to British Prime Minister Risks Sunak, passing through President French Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, host Fumio
Kishida, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen, He commented on social media: "President Zelensky in Hiroshima, the city of peace, sends a powerful message. The G7 strongly supports President Zelensky's efforts to bring about a just and lasting peace. One that restores the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine and is "consistent with the principles of the UN Charter."