Zelensky urges Asian countries to join Ukraine peace summit he says Russia is trying to disrupt

Russia is pressuring countries to skip an upcoming peace summit on Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. During a meeting of defense chiefs from the Asia-Pacific region, Zelensky called on more countries in the region to commit to participating in the conference. The summit aims to find a consensus on peace in Ukraine and the restoration of its borders. So far, over 100 countries and international organizations have committed to attending. China, a strong supporter of Russia, has announced that it will not send a delegation to the conference. Zelensky urged for international support for Ukraine’s peace plan in the face of a Russian advance into its northeast region.