Thread by @Mylovanov

Zelensky invites the world to join him in Switzerland for the peace summit?

Over 60 countries confirmed, but will Biden attend?

Zelensky offers 3 points for the summit

1. Free navigation
2. Nuclear and energy security
3. Exchange of captives and return of deported children 1/

https://twitter.com/zelenskyyua/status/1792640694739231037

Ukraine wants to show imitative in loving towards peace

Zelensky has 10 points peace plan which includes restoring the 1991 borders. But not everyone is on board with that. Some say it is unrealistic. Others argue Russia won’t agree to that. 2/

So, for Switzerland Zelensky goes with something everyone can get behind

Don’t steal children! Zelensky wants Russia to return illegally deported children. He also asks for exchange of all captured people on both sides.

Sounds reasonable, but will Russia agree? 3/

Next, nuclear and energy security. Both countries have been imposing significant damage on each other’s infrastructure. Russia started first and Ukraine retaliates. Both sides see where it is going - nowhere. So, it makes sense to stop. 4/

This infrastructure tit for tat attacks are important. If parties can agree to stop, that’s a step forward toward armistice. It is a testing ground. 5/

Next, free navigation this is important for the food security in the region. 6/

But how can we get Russia to agree to anything if it is not invited?

Ukraine e is trying to get the U.S., India and China to play a big role at the summit. 7/

If Ukraine succeeds and everyone, including Asia and Global South get behind the three points, it will create pressure on Russia. Especially if these crucial other countries support 8/

So, the move is smart for Ukraine. But let’s see if it works out. 9/

I think it is good that Ukrainians show initiative and offer tangible first steps for peace without sacrificing territory or demonstrating weakness. I hope it works. I hope something positive happens. It has been long overdue. 10X