Stubb allows that part of peace agreement could be unfair to Ukraine
Photo: Alexander Stubb, President of Finland (Getty Images)
Some provisions of a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia may not align with notions of justice, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in his New Year’s address, according to Yle.
As Yle noted, Stubb’s address was built around three main points, one of which was peace in Europe.
"Peace is most often a compromise. We must be prepared for the fact that not all provisions of a peace agreement are likely to correspond to our notion of justice," he stressed while commenting on Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The president also confirmed that peace in Europe is now closer than at any time since 2022. However, he said the West cannot be certain "whether Russia is ready for peace."
Stubb added that Finland’s goal is to establish "functional and peaceful relations with Russia." He did not specify how this could be achieved, noting that in this matter as well, "ultimately everything depends on Russia’s actions."
Peace negotiations
Ukraine is currently holding active discussions with the United States over a peace plan proposed by Washington. The document is being refined and currently consists of 20 points. According to the latest information from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the initiative is 90% ready.
The main contentious issues are the future of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is under the control of the Russian occupying forces.
Russia wants Ukraine to surrender the entire Donbas without a fight and withdraw its troops from the area. At the same time, the United States is proposing a compromise in the form of a so-called free economic zone.
Zelenskyy insists that the peace plan must be approved in a referendum. However, this would require a ceasefire lasting at least 60 days. Russia is currently unwilling to agree to such a truce.
