"An important meeting of advisers in Copenhagen... I proposed platforms that could become potential venues for a global peace summit. First, I put forward Ukraine as the most desirable option for us. Many countries have expressed their readiness to host this summit, including international venues such as the UN General Assembly," Yermak wrote on Telegram.

Smoke rises after a series of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, October 10, 2022. Photo: VNA

The Copenhagen meeting, which brought together national security and political advisers from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, the European Union (EU), France, Germany, India, Italy, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Turkey and Japan, was attended by national security and political advisers from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Turkey and Japan, he said. The parties agreed to continue the consultation process, he said.

On June 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a summit to discuss a peace plan was being prepared; at the same time, he said he wanted these dialogues to involve as many countries as possible.

Last November, President Zelensky announced a 10-point peace initiative, which included a full prisoner exchange with Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine.

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