If Russia and Ukraine now freeze the war and suspend hostilities, then in the future this will only lead to a more aggressive war.
This assessment was made by the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during the meeting of the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Freezing the war in Ukraine
— Freezing the conflict today, when foreign troops occupy Ukrainian soil, is not the answer. De facto, this is a recipe for further aggressive war. Instead, we must support a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace for Ukraine. A peace that will restore the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, the inviolability of all borders, the sovereignty of all peoples, — that's what the bet is, — she stated.
According to von der Leyen, leaders and officials from all over the world are in Switzerland today, so not everyone sees this world order in the same way, but at the same time, all states and people value their independence, freedom, respect for own borders and the right to determine one’s own destiny.
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— This is also what the people of Ukraine want. Their greatest aspiration — to be independent, free and live in peace. They want missiles to stop hitting their cities. They want to live free from fear. They want their children to be safe and not have to constantly worry about the next air raid siren. In fact, this is a right for all countries and for all peoples. That is why we are here today, to help end this brutal and unjustified war, a conflict that has destroyed lives and displaced millions of people, — she added.
Putin put forward conditions for peace
Recall that recently Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to enter into peace negotiations with Ukraine, provided that the four Ukrainian regions, even those parts that are not under occupation, as well as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, withdraw under the control of the Russian Federation, and Ukraine will withdraw its troops from these territories.
In addition, Ukraine should supposedly give up its aspirations to join NATO.
