St. Vincent and the Grenadines PM Gonsalves Writes to Putin, Urging End to Ukraine Conflict

St. Vincent and the Grenadines PM Urges Immediate End to Ukraine War

The Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has issued a powerful appeal to global leaders, calling for an immediate, negotiated end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In a letter addressed to Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, Joseph Biden of the United States, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Dr. Gonsalves highlighted the catastrophic toll of the war on humanity and the risk of a nuclear Armageddon.

“The war in Ukraine has been raging since February 2022 and has recently entered a most dangerous phase of escalation which portends an unthinkable nuclear Armageddon,” the letter states. Dr. Gonsalves described the conflict as “senseless” and “completely unnecessary,” lamenting the disregard for human life and the global repercussions of continued fighting.

Drawing on his observations and historical reflections, the Prime Minister stressed that the war would not conclude with a decisive military victory for either side. Instead, he proposed that the warring parties must reach a “mutually agreed condition of dissatisfaction,” which, over time, could evolve into a more sustainable peace.

Quoting poets Daniel Williams of St. Vincent and W.B. Yeats of Ireland, Dr. Gonsalves underscored the urgency of halting the violence, urging the leaders to heed lessons from history and literature about the fragility of civilization in times of chaos.

Dr. Gonsalves emphasized the existential responsibility of the addressed leaders to prevent further bloodshed. “We must not sleepwalk into a nuclear Armageddon; and we cannot continue the current carnage. Let history absolve us,” he concluded.

This heartfelt plea comes as the global community grapples with the far-reaching effects of the war, including economic instability, humanitarian crises, and geopolitical tensions. The letter has been shared with the heads of state and governments of all United Nations member states, reinforcing the call for collective action towards peace.

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