tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 15.06.2024

Summary

The video script from Germany's First Television reports on international efforts to seek peace in Ukraine, with nearly 100 states discussing initial steps to end Russia's attack, despite Russia's absence. The Ukrainian President emphasizes the importance of the meeting as a success for promoting international efforts to stop wars. The US, represented by Vice President Kamala Harris, pledges $1.5 billion in new aid to Ukraine and criticizes Putin's latest offer. The script also covers the G7 summit's focus on supporting Ukraine, South Africa's political developments, the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, and the UK's royal family events, concluding with sports updates and weather forecasts.

Takeaways

• 🕊️ A peace conference regarding Ukraine is being held in Switzerland, with nearly 100 states discussing potential paths to peace, but without Russia's participation.
• 🏛️ The host country, Switzerland, manages expectations by stating that the conference will not negotiate or announce peace for Ukraine but aims to inspire a process for a just and lasting peace.
• 🤝 Ukrainian President Selenskyj considers the meeting a success as it promotes the idea that international efforts can stop wars, despite the absence of concrete solutions.
• 🇺🇸 The U.S. is represented by Vice President Kamala Harris, who brings new aid for Ukraine amounting to 1.5 billion U.S. dollars and criticizes Putin's latest offer as not being a genuine attempt at negotiations.
• 🌐 The core focus in Switzerland is to achieve a minimal consensus on nuclear safety, including the issue of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and a commitment to not use nuclear weapons.
• 🚢 Discussions also revolve around securing safe sea routes for Ukrainian grain and addressing humanitarian issues such as prisoner exchanges and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
• 📞 German Chancellor Scholz expresses willingness to talk to Putin but emphasizes the need for the right timing and meaningful discussions.
• 🤝 There are ongoing discussions about a plan for direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, indicating a diplomatic effort to resolve the conflict.
• 🇪🇺 The G7 summit in Italy also addresses the Ukraine issue, with a commitment to long-term support for Ukraine's defense and a 'historic' decision to allocate 50 billion dollars from frozen Russian assets.
• 🌡️ The Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj is taking place in Mecca, with over 1.5 million faithful enduring high temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius during the climb of Mount Arafat, a peak event of the Hajj.
• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The UK celebrates King Charles III's birthday with the traditional 'Trooping the Colour' parade, with special attention given to Princess Kate's public appearance following her recent cancer announcement.

Q & A

What is the main topic of discussion in Switzerland starting June 15, 2024?

The main topic of discussion in Switzerland is about possible ways to achieve peace in Ukraine.

How many states are involved in the discussions regarding the first steps to end the Russian offensive war in Ukraine?

Almost 100 states are involved in the discussions.

Why was Russia not invited to the conference in Switzerland?

Russia was not invited because it has shown no interest in the discussions.

What is the role of the Swiss host in the peace process for Ukraine?

The Swiss host aims to inspire a process for a just and lasting peace, although they cannot negotiate or announce peace on the Bürgenstock.

What does Ukrainian President Selenskyj expect from the meeting in Switzerland?

President Selenskyj expects the meeting to send an important signal that international efforts can stop wars.

Which country is not participating in the conference despite being invited?

China is not participating in the conference despite being invited.

What new aid for Ukraine is being brought by the representative from the USA?

The USA is bringing new aid for Ukraine amounting to 1.5 billion US dollars.

What is the core issue being discussed in Switzerland regarding nuclear security?

The core issue is to establish a minimal consensus on nuclear security, including the situation of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and a refusal to use nuclear weapons.

What is Chancellor Scholz's stance on speaking with Putin?

Chancellor Scholz is willing to speak with Putin, but not at any cost, and only if there is something meaningful to discuss at the right time.

What was the main outcome of the G7 meeting in Italy regarding Ukraine?

The G7 confirmed their willingness to support Ukraine in the long term for its defense and provided the most concrete commitments in the final declaration, including 50 billion dollars for Ukraine from the interest on frozen Russian assets.

What was the first public appearance of Princess Kate after announcing her cancer diagnosis?

Princess Kate made her first public appearance at the Trooping the Colour parade for King Charles III's birthday.