Ukraine’s frontline soldiers bolstered by U.S. support as Russia rejects peace summit
NBCJUN 2024
Nearly 80 Countries Sign Ukraine's Peace Summit Communiqué, Key Powers Absent
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Nearly 80 world leaders signed this historic document, which sets out a real pathway towards peace. Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin's proposals weren't taken seriously — they were simply intended to disrupt the Switzerland event.
Pro-Russia narrative
Ahead of Ukraine's summit, Putin laid out Russia's terms for bringing the war to a close. The terms are stricter now than the peace deal Ukraine could have had in 2022, but the conditions will only get worse for Ukraine as more time goes on.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 4% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement in the Russo-Ukraine conflict in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.