African leaders’ peace plan proposal to Russia and Ukraine
African leaders presented a 10-item package of proposals to Russia and Ukraine to end the war.
Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin and completing their first visit, the African leaders made suggestions such as de-escalating the conflict, starting negotiations, exchanging prisoners and ensuring the security of both countries.
In a written statement about the visit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the move as “historic” as African leaders were the first to mediate outside the continent. In his statement, Ramaphosa stated that one of the main goals of the peacekeeping mission is to receive positive acceptance from both sides, noting that there is a misconception that the war only affected these two countries and that the war had a great negative impact. on African economies.
Noting that they will continue their efforts to resolve the war through diplomatic means in accordance with the founding principles of the Non-Aligned Movement, Ramaphosa said an agreement has been reached with the two leaders to maintain contacts.
PLAN OF 10 ARTICLES
African Union Mandate Chairman and Comoros President Azali Assoumani, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, Senegal President Macky Sall, Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema, Egypt Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuli, the representatives of the heads of state of the Congo and Uganda, who were part of the delegation. , referring to 10 articles.
According to the minutes of the meeting released by the Russian Presidency, South African President Ramaphosa told Putin that his suggestions were to listen to both sides, start negotiations, reduce the conflict, respect the sovereignty of countries, guarantee the security of both countries, to keep the grain corridor open, to deliver humanitarian aid, to wage war… He explained that it was the mutual liberation of the prisoners, the beginning of the post-war reconstruction process and the advancement of communication.
Zelenskiy, who had been in contact with African countries many times to weaken Russia’s diplomatic influence, made it clear after his meeting with the delegation that allowing any meeting while Russia was on its territory meant freezing the war.
On the other hand, Russian President Putin emphasized that Ukraine is not ready to negotiate and negotiate, “we are open to a constructive dialogue with anyone who wants to establish peace, based on the principles of justice and considering the legitimate interests of the parties. “he had given the message from him. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)