In a diplomatic maneuver that surprised many, President Vladimir Putin of Russia took the opportunity to address visiting African leaders and criticize Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for allegedly hindering the path to peace. Speaking candidly during a meeting with the African delegation, President Putin accused Zelenskyy of reneging on the peace treaty signed between the two countries in 2022, while suggesting that certain world leaders were influencing Zelenskyy’s decisions to the detriment of Ukraine.
“The Kyiv authorities threw the peace treaty we agreed on into the dustbin of history,” President Putin stated firmly, emphasizing his disappointment with the Ukrainian president’s actions. He further expressed his belief that Zelenskyy’s reliance on advice from other world leaders, particularly President Joe Biden, was obstructing the peace process. Notably, Putin referred to Biden’s alleged outdated perceptions, claiming that the American president still believed the British Queen to be alive.
Supporting Putin’s position, South African professor Moyo applauded the Russian president’s intentions for peace, asserting that Zelenskyy’s continued alignment with Biden hindered progress. Moyo wrote, “You can clearly see his intentions for peace have always been there.” According to Moyo, Putin’s remarks aimed to emphasize the importance of resolving the conflict and challenge the influence of Western powers using Ukraine as a battleground against Russia.
In an effort to substantiate his claims, President Putin presented the visiting African leaders with the peace treaty negotiated between Russia and Ukraine the previous year, titled the “Treaty of Permanent Neutrality and Security Guarantees of Ukraine.” Putin argued that Ukraine had abandoned and broken the agreement, further cementing his case that the Kyiv authorities were impeding peaceful resolution efforts.
While some social media users and political analysts praised Putin’s show of respect and hospitality towards the African leaders on their peace mission, they also criticized President Zelenskyy for his initial reluctance to support their visit to Russia. This sentiment highlights the contrasting approaches taken by the two leaders towards fostering peace and resolving the ongoing tensions between their countries.
It is important to note that Zelenskyy’s response to Putin’s accusations and the African leaders’ visit to Russia has yet to be publicly addressed. The situation underscores the complex dynamics and deep-rooted geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the involvement of influential world leaders contributing to the intricacy of the peace process.
As discussions between President Putin and the African delegation continue, it remains to be seen whether their presence and mediation efforts will help facilitate constructive dialogue between Russia and Ukraine or if the accusations and counter-accusations will further escalate the already strained relationship between the two nations. The eyes of the international community are closely watching the developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the region.
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