Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lays out ‘peace formula’ to end war in country, but says ‘Russia wants war’
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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky presented a “peace formula” on Wednesday that includes “only punishment” for Russian President Vladimir Putin and those responsible for crimes against Ukraine.
Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday came after Putin said the Russian military would recruit civilian reservists and pose a nuclear threat to the West.
The Ukrainian president said his peace formula for ending the war “punishes crime, protects life, restores security and territorial integrity, guarantees security, and provides commitment.”
Zelenskiy laid out these preconditions for peace in Ukraine.
Putin warns West: Nuclear threat ‘not a bluff’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks via video link to world leaders as he attends the 77th United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City on September 21, 2022, in person this week for the first time in three years. But have returned. During the week, leaders and diplomats will discuss the global food crisis, rising inflation and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, among other pressing global issues.
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- “punishment for aggression”
- “Safety of Life”
- “Restoration of Security and Territorial Integrity”
- “Security Guarantees”
- “Commitment to self-defense”
Zelensky said “neutrality” was not part of the formula and said Russia “wants war.”
“Those who speak of neutrality when human values and peace are under attack mean something else,” Zielinski said.
Part of the peace formula includes punishment for Russia’s aggression.
“Punishment for the crime of aggression. Punishment for violation of borders and territorial integrity. Punishment should be applied until the internationally recognized border is restored,” Zielinski said.
His speech received a standing ovation from many delegates present at the United Nations General Assembly.
Delegates listen to a pre-recorded speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 21, 2022 in New York City. 157 Heads of State and Government representatives are expected to attend the General Assembly in person, two years after the session has been held either de facto or in a hybrid format.
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The speech came shortly after Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia’s nuclear threats were “not a hoax”. He accused the West of using “nuclear blackmail”, although no NATO countries have made nuclear threats.
To those who allow themselves such statements about Russia, I want to remind you that our country also has different means of destruction, and for separate components and more advanced than them. NATO countries, And when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, to protect Russia and our people, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal,” Putin said. “This is no deception.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the situation in the oil and gas sector via video conference at his residence in Novo-Ugarevo, outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 14, 2022.
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Russia also announced a partial mobilization of its military, calling up reservist civilian recruits.
Putin says that Conscription is needed “to protect our homeland, its sovereignty and territorial integrity, to ensure the safety of our people and the people in the liberated territories.”
Anders Hagstrom of Reuters and Fox News contributed to this report.