Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski appealed Tuesday before the G20 summit for states to help restore peace in Ukraine and to put an end to «Russia’s war.»
«I am convinced that right now it is necessary and possible to stop Russia’s destructive war. We will not allow the Russian Army to rest, rebuild its forces and then start a new series of terror and global destabilization,» the Ukrainian leader asserted, according to a statement of the Ukrainian Presidency.
Therefore, he recalled that every day of delay means «new deaths of Ukrainians, new threats to the world and an insane increase of losses» due to the continuation of «Russian aggression, losses for everyone in the world».
In this sense, he challenged Russia to prove that it «really» wants to put an end to the war, something that, according to the Ukrainian head of state, it must prove with facts to be corroborated by the international community.
«Apparently, no one can trust Russian words, and there will be no more Minsk protocols, which Russia would violate immediately after signing,» he said during his speech at the G20.
Zelenski also listed a number of «concrete actions» that could be implemented to help Ukraine and other countries in the face of possible conflicts in the future.
Among the measures are an agreement to ensure nuclear and radiation safety, all after «blackmailing the world with a nuclear disaster» by Russia, Zelenski said.
The second proposal encompasses the ability of countries to ensure a good food situation in the world, while the third concerns energy security, which has been eroded after almost ten months of war in Ukraine.
«The fourth proposal is the release of all prisoners and deportees (…). The fifth is the implementation of the UN Charter and the restoration of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the world order», added the Ukrainian president.
To achieve peace, Zelensky pointed to the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Ukrainian territory and the cessation of hostilities, as well as a process of justice by which war criminals would be tried.
Among other measures, the Ukrainian president listed the protection of the environment in wars, prevention of escalation of the conflict as well as a signed confirmation of the end of the war.
«I have outlined the directions by which each of you can choose for yourself how to become a co-creator of peace,» Zelensky reiterated, assuring that his proposals can save thousands of lives and will mean the «restoration of the strength of international law.»
«Peace is a global value. What is important for every person on earth (…). And if Russia opposes our peace formula, you will see that it only wants war,» he reiterated.
