Ukraine's Peace Formula is an initiative and diplomatic platform that Ukraine proposed to the world community to achieve a just conclusion to the Russo-Ukrainian War.

History

In September 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly in a pre-recorded speech that focused on five preconditions for peace formula. There were punishment for aggression, protection of life, restoration of security and territorial integrity, security guarantees and determination to defend oneself.[1]

On November 15, 2022 during the G20 Bali Summit Zelenskyy announced the detailed contents of the 10-point "peace formula".[2]

Proposals

Ukraine's proposals are outlined in 10 points:[3][4]

  1. Radiation and nuclear safety
  2. Food security
  3. Energy security
  4. Release of prisoners and deported persons
  5. Restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity
  6. Withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities
  7. Restoration of justice
  8. Ecological safety
  9. Preventing escalation and repetition of aggression
  10. Confirmation of the end of the war

Evaluations

Foreign minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov said: “It is completely not feasible. It is not possible to implement this.”.[5]

U.S. President Joe Biden: "We’re going to continue to support Ukraine’s diplomatic effort to deliver a just and lasting peace".[6]

French President Emmanuel Macron: "The plan ... is an essential basis for discussions on this path, which should lead us towards an international peace conference".[7]

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg: "Ukraine needs a just and sustainable peace, and I therefore strongly welcome President Zelenskyy’s ten-point plan to achieve that goal."[8]

President Zelenskyy noted that the Ukrainian peace formula can become a universal basis for ending other military conflicts on the planet and overcoming global problems.[9]

Diplomatic meetings

The Ukrainian peace formula was discussed at the following international meetings (Russia was not invited):

Meeting in Copenhagen

June 24, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, between national security advisers and representatives from Ukraine, United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Denmark, Brazil, India, Italy, Canada, Germany, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, France, Japan and other countries.[10][11]

Meeting in Jeddah

August 5 – 6, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – between 42 representatives of Western countries as well as Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, South Africa, South Korea and China.[12][13]

Meeting in Malta

28–29 October 2023 in Valletta, Malta – between 66 representatives from the West and Global South. Among the new participants were Armenia, Holy See and Mexico.

At the meeting in Malta, the participants adopted a document in which they confirmed their intention to convene a Global Summit at the level of leaders of the countries participating in the Peace Formula, at which all provisions of the Ukrainian Peace Formula are expected to be approved by state leaders.

Meeting in Kyiv

December 1, 2023, tenth working meeting with representatives of 83 states and three international organizations on the implementation of the peace formula was held in Kyiv. On the Ukrainian side, the event was attended by: Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov, Minister of Justice Denys Maliuska, Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk, Leader of the Crimean Tatar People, People's Deputy Mustafa Dzhemilev, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, human rights activist Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak.[14]

United24 ambassador Richard Branson addressed the participants with a motivational speech. At the meeting, the president of the international non-governmental organization of public figures The Elders, the former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and the former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon made statements in which calls were made to all countries to make efforts to ensure a just peace in Ukraine based on the key principles of the UN Charter. It was also about the importance of creating a special tribunal for the crime of aggression.[14]

Global Peace Summit (future meeting)

In February 2024, Ukraine may hold a Global Summit on the implementation of the peace formula at the level of world leaders. This was announced by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Igor Zhovkva.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ Aditi Sangal, Adrienne Vogt, Mike Hayes and Elise Hammond (2022-09-21). "September 21, 2022: Biden and Zelensky address UN General Assembly". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ Zelenskyy, Volodymyr. "Speech by the President of Ukraine at the G20 Summit".
  3. ↑ "Ukraine's Peace Formula Philosophy" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Zelenskyy's peace plan: 10 essential points".
  5. ↑ "Sergei Lavrov dismisses Ukraine peace plan and UN effort to revive grain deal". The Guardian. Reuters. 2023-09-23. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  6. ↑ House, The White (2023-09-22). "Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine After Expanded Bilateral Meeting". The White House. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  7. ↑ "Implementation of Zelensky's peace plan should lead to intl peace conference – Macron ahead of meeting with Zelensky, Scholz". Interfax-Ukraine. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  8. ↑ NATO. "Генеральный секретарь в Киеве: Украина ближе к НАТО, чем когда-либо". NATO. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  9. ↑ "Peace Formula is universal – Volodymyr Zelenskyy".
  10. ↑ "Ukraine organises peace meeting in Denmark". France 24. 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  11. ↑ "Copenhagen meeting helps advance Ukraine 'peace summit' plan". www.euractiv.com. 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  12. ↑ "Ukraine says Jeddah talks 'huge blow' to Russia, new meeting agreed". Reuters. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  13. ↑ "Saudi summit helped isolate Russia, set-up Ukraine's peace initiative for success – Podolyak". english.nv.ua. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  14. 1 2 "Ермак рассказал об очередной встрече по формуле мира: есть прогресс по 9 пунктам". РБК-Украина (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  15. ↑ "Reuters: Global peace summit for Ukraine may take place next year". The Kyiv Independent. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  16. ↑ Balmforth, Tom (2023-11-09). "Ukraine says global 'peace summit' may take place next year". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
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