The World Presses to End the War in Ukraine War: Can the US Agree?

BY: Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J.S. Davies

Japan's G7 summit invite to Brazil, India, and Indonesia raises hope for advocating peace in Ukraine to Western powers.

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Global South leaders silenced as G7 host nations announce stricter sanctions on Russia and F-16 warplanes for Ukraine.

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G7 summit sidelines peace efforts, past mediators blocked by US and UK in Ukraine-Russia conflict for independent peace agreement.

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With no end in sight, new leaders emerge to push for peace talks. Denmark offers to host summit, signaling potential progress.

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Rasmussen urges global commitment for peace talks, seeking support from China, Brazil, India, reflecting potential shift in European perspective.

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NATO members urge Ukraine to end war, facilitate refugee return. Orban suggests US-Russia negotiations for resolution.

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China's peace initiative advances, Li Hui meets Putin, Zelenskyy, Kuleba, European leaders. Key trading partner engages both sides.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva creates 'peace club' to resolve Ukraine conflict. Diplomat Celso Amorim appointed as peace envoy.

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