Egypt Praises International Efforts Toward Peace in Ukraine

Egypt has welcomed recent international efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, following a series of high-level meetings earlier this month that signaled renewed momentum toward a negotiated settlement.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Cairo said that it closely followed the outcomes of the US–Russia summit in Alaska on 15 August, as well as the 18 August meeting in Washington that was attended by US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several European leaders.

Egypt described these diplomatic moves as “positive steps” that could open the way for peace after more than two years of devastating conflict.

The statement stressed that Egypt has consistently rejected military solutions to international crises, reaffirming its position that only political and diplomatic channels can deliver a sustainable end to the Ukraine war. Cairo urged all parties to show genuine political will, flexibility, and adherence to international law and the UN Charter in order to build common ground for peace.

Egypt also highlighted the global consequences of the conflict, particularly its impact on developing nations. Rising food and energy costs, the statement noted, have placed severe pressure on countries already struggling with economic challenges, making a rapid end to hostilities even more urgent.

Beyond Ukraine, Cairo called on the international community to show the same determination in tackling crises in the Middle East, especially the long-standing Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

It urged Israel to accept the recent proposal brokered by US envoy Steve Witkoff and agreed upon by Hamas, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Egypt stressed that such steps would help revive the stalled peace process on the basis of a two-state solution and international legitimacy.

Concluding its statement, Egypt reaffirmed its readiness to work with regional and global partners, including the United States, in advancing initiatives that strengthen international peace and security, while underlining its long-standing role as a bridge between conflicting parties.