Jeddah Summit’s Message: Russia Stands Alone

Raqqa Media [reports](https://raqqa-sl.co/): The recent peaceful Jeddah Summit, graced by 42 nations including Arab nations, China, and Ukraine, but noticeably excluding Russia, signifies Russia’s diminishing global influence.

Let’s set the record straight – the summit was neither a congregation of Ukraine’s advocates nor a platform endorsing Ukraine’s peace initiative, as some Ukrainian observers opined. True, Ukraine has genuine allies, but to consider China or the summit’s host, Saudi Arabia, as such would be misleading. Notably, neither of these countries - China, often viewed as Russia’s primary ally, and Saudi Arabia, which once showed tendencies of leaning towards Russia - are advocating for sidelining Ukraine for the sake of global tranquility, a stance Moscow endorses.

This perspective likely incited the agitated response from the erratic Medvedev, whose frequent gaffes belittle his stature as the deputy leader of a so-called ‘major’ nuclear nation.

If China aligns with the West over a peaceful resolution in Ukraine, Moscow will find itself cornered.

So, what could this peace plan entail? Ukraine’s stance is transparent – total sovereignty over its territory as per the 1991 boundaries, inclusive of Crimea. This sentiment found unanimous backing at the Jeddah Summit.

Realistically, the ground realities carry their own complexities. True outcomes depend on frontline developments. Hence, genuine dialogues between Kiev and Moscow might only materialize towards year-end when military outcomes are evident.

If the military results favor Ukraine, it sets one trajectory. Moderate success scripts a different storyline. Alternatively, if Putin advocates for widespread mobilization in autumn, pushing for a counterattack, it triggers another set of dynamics.

Ideally, a combination of military endeavors and peace talks should lead to Ukraine’s complete territorial reclamation. However, discussions around partial territorial recapture, especially concerning access to the Sea of Azov, and subsequent ceasefire, presents numerous challenges.

Will Ukrainians, aspiring for complete territorial autonomy, embrace it? After all, it’s their sovereign land and their populace that’s jeopardized. Further, if Ukraine opts against a military recovery of the entire territory, a mere ceasefire sans robust security assurances could mirror past debacles, casting Ukraine in a vulnerable position.

Ukraine might only consent to a ceasefire based on two prerequisites: NATO and a host of international stakeholders offer explicit defense assurances against potential aggressions on reclaimed territory. Although it might not forsake the occupied zones, these would be negotiable, with outcomes hinging on the broader resolution of the Russian quandary. Potentially, this might encompass Russia’s territories and populace, awaiting decolonization.

In essence, myriad scenarios are in play, discussed behind the closed doors of such summits. However, the eventual route hinges solely on military developments. Ukraine’s imminent task is to reclaim maximum territory, a move Russia will predictably counter.

The Jeddah Summit’s underpinning message for Russia was clear: it’s isolated. Putin’s assumption that global powers would forgo Ukraine for trade synergies with Russia has been debunked, not just by the West but by Arab countries and even China.