Ukraine hopes for peace talks by end of February around anniversary of Russian invasion

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to hold a peace summit and hopes to have it at the United Nations with the Secretary General Antonio Guterres as a possible mediator.

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Ukraine: Dmytro Kuleba discusses plan to achieve 'peace'

The Ukrainian government hopes for a peace summit in late February around the first anniversary of the invasion.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to hold a peace summit and hopes it will be held at the United Nations with Secretary General Antonio Guterres as a possible mediator.

Mr. Kuleba said he was "absolutely satisfied" with Zelensky's visit to the United States last week.

Kuleba said Ukraine will do everything possible to win the war in 2023, adding that diplomacy still plays an important role.

He said, "All war ends diplomatically.

"Every war ends as a result of actions taken on the battlefield and at the negotiating table."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers a speech in the United States (

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Kuleba said the Ukrainian government would like to have a peace summit by the end of February.

He said, "The United Nations might be the best place to hold this summit, because it's not about doing a favor to a certain country.

"It's really about involving everyone."

It is not clear whether Russia will be part of the peace summit.

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