On Saturday, June 29th, Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba participated in a panel discussion at the Dubrovnik Forum in Croatia, where he emphasized that the war must end with the achievement of a just and lasting peace. This peace, he stressed, should bring understanding to all countries worldwide about the potential consequences of aggression against a sovereign state.
According to him, it's not just about restoring borders or holding aggressors accountable, but about creating a reality where new aggression becomes impossible.
"As we know from our recent history and the histories of other regions, peace without justice leads to new wars. Therefore, the goal is not just to end the war, but to create a reality where peace is just and lasting, and where new war becomes impossible. This will be the victory," the minister noted.
In this context, Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the pivotal role of the Peace Summit and underscored that he will continue to engage with countries from all parts of the world to find solutions that will restore a just peace.
"The Peace Summit in Switzerland brought together countries from all over the world—north, south, east, west—and demonstrated that they all share something in common. That 'something' is the UN Charter, principles of international law, and the necessity to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries. When we see that all these countries are ready to be together and act together, it certainly adds confidence that a just and lasting peace is possible," he said.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the path to a just and lasting peace is challenging but has no alternative. He stated that the world must erase the lines drawn by others to ensure respect for principles that allow all of us to live and prosper.
"There are things that unite all of us and blur these differences. It's the desire to live in peace and develop. For Ukraine, this means peace and recovery, which are prerequisites for development," concluded the minister.
