Representatives of about 40 countries to discuss peace in Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

The European Union expects representatives of about 40 countries to attend an informal meeting in Saudi Arabia at the end of the week, where ways to achieve peace in Ukraine will be discussed.

Source: European Pravda; Europa Press Agency

Details: According to EU sources, at the meeting in Saudi Arabia, the countries will be represented at the level of national security advisers, just like at the previous meeting in Copenhagen in June. A representative of the European Union will also be present.

Russia is unlikely to join the discussion.

"This meeting is an opportunity for new contacts with our global partners and with Ukraine on the Ukrainian Peace Formula in order to convene a Global Peace Summit," sources of Europa Press in Brussels stressed.

They confirmed the European Union's support for the Ukrainian Peace Formula, including the convening of a corresponding summit.

"Any initiative aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine must be based on respect for its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders," the source added.

Previously, the Wall Street Journal announced the meeting in Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on 5-6 August, later the information was confirmed by Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Office.

Ukrainian and Western officials hope the effort may culminate in a peace summit later this year, at which world leaders will sign common principles to end the war.

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