Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for a peace summit in Switzerland next month, urging the participation of the United States and China. Zelensky made a heartfelt plea in a video released from Kharkiv, where he stood inside a burned-out printing house destroyed in a recent Russian missile strike.
In his speech, Zelensky referenced the novel 'Fahrenheit 451,' quoting its opening line, 'It is a pleasure to burn.' He emphasized the importance of the proposed summit, scheduled for June 15th, as a demonstration of genuine commitment to ending the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky directly addressed President Biden of the United States and President Xi of China, appealing to them to join the global peace efforts. He expressed his desire to prevent the destruction of the UN Charter, drawing parallels to the burned books in the printing house. Zelensky called for true leadership in achieving lasting peace, not just a temporary ceasefire.
The Ukrainian President revealed that over 80 countries have already agreed to participate in the upcoming summit, underscoring the widespread support for diplomatic solutions to the crisis.
