A sane Ukraine policy would put an end to an inhumane war, save Ukrainian statehood, defend European peace and prosperity, and counteract the terrifying prospect of long-term Russo-Chinese consortium spreading throughout Eurasia.
Kyiv reacted with fury, Moscow with smug glee, while NATO scrambled to correct a statement made by a senior official and reassure Ukraine of its support for territorial integrity.
His mission is more humanitarian than political since Zuppi intends to communicate and take action on two issues in particular: the exchange of prisoners and the repatriation of Ukrainian children deported to Russia.
In Beijing, French President Macron and European Commission President von der Leyen tried in vain to sway Beijing into siding with the collective West over Ukraine.
Provided they are guided by the virtue of prudence, Pope Francis’ call for peace and charity is a universal message meant for all, regardless of creed.
Erdogan has positioned Turkey as a neutral actor player in the Russo-Ukraine war—as pro-Ukrainian without being expressly anti-Russian. In doing so, Turkey has also placed itself as a potential peace broker in the conflict.
