WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia continues missile barrage on Ukraine
PBS NewsHourNov 25, 2022
The Facts
As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches the 15-month mark, leaders from across the world this week pushed for a diplomatic solution to bring the conflict to a close.
On Tuesday, South African Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa announced that both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to meet a group of African leaders — consisting of his country along with Senegal, Uganda, Egypt, the Republic of the Congo, and Zambia — with the aim of seeking a political solution to the war.
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine welcomes efforts to bring peace and stop Russia's aggression. However, Kyiv cannot accept any peace proposal that involves giving up its own territory or enabling Russia to pause the conflict just so that it can restrengthen before enacting another strategic attack.
Pro-Russia narrative
There are many countries offering to mediate a peace settlement. Russia welcomes all initiatives aimed at bringing a resolution to the conflict, as long as Russia's primary concerns that led it to embark on the special military operation are addressed.
