Zelenskyy urges defense officials to attend summit on ending Russia's war on Ukraine
SUMMARY
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged top defense officials at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to attend an upcoming peace summit in Switzerland aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment that some leaders had not yet confirmed attendance and emphasized the importance of broad participation to ensure Russia listens. He outlined Ukraine's proposals on nuclear security, food security, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun, who had spoken earlier at the conference, was notably absent during Zelenskyy's appeal. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, attending the conference, highlighted global support for Ukraine's defense against Russia.
