Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday proposed holding a global peace summit this winter, in a video message Kyiv was hoping would be broadcast ahead of the soccer World Cup final in Qatar, although it appeared unlikely FIFA would allow the move.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for a global peace summit in video issued by his office. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday proposed holding a global peace summit this winter, in a video message Kyiv was hoping would be broadcast ahead of the soccer World Cup final in Qatar, although it appeared unlikely FIFA would allow the move.that Zelenskyy had asked world soccer's governing body FIFA to let him share a message of peace before the final.
Russia invaded Ukraine in February, in what it calls a "special military operation." The conflict has killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions from their shattered homes."I announce the initiative to hold a Global Peace Formula Summit this winter. The summit to unite all nations of the world around the cause of global peace. Stadiums’ stands get empty after the match, and after the war cities remain empty," he said.
FIFA did not respond to repeated requests for comment, but it appeared unlikely to give Zelenskyy a platform given its stance on political messages at the World Cup.
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