At the NATO summit in Washington in July, alliance members expressed continued support for Ukraine, even though deep uncertainty remains about the war’s outcome.
In this context, the countries backing Kyiv, including Japan, must reaffirm their goals for resolving the conflict. Without clear political objectives, military operations will not succeed.
The joint communique issued mid-June at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland reaffirmed a commitment to national sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful conflict resolution. It also emphasized the importance of nuclear security — including the safety and security of nuclear power plants — and opposed the threat and use of nuclear weapons. The communique also referenced the need to ensure global food security and the return of detainees, including prisoners of war and children, to Ukraine.
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