While Switzerland has maintained neutrality since 1515, a study committee recommended the country’s government work on a ‘common defence capability’ with the EU and NATO read more Amid the growing animosities between Russia and Europe, Switzerland is rethinking its centuries-long neutral stance over global conflicts. In a bombshell report published on Thursday, a group of...
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78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland — Nearly 80 countries called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in. The way forward for diplomacy remains unclear. The joint communique capped a two-day conference marked...
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Ukraine peace summit opens in Switzerland with low expectations
On a rainy, misty, damp day up in the Alpine resorts in Burgenstock, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tried portraying an upbeat mood. At the inaugural global summit hosted by Switzerland to find a ‘path to peace’ 52 months since the Russian invasion, Mr. Zelenskyy hoped this dialogue would find a resolution to the war. Even...
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‘History Being Made’: Ukraine President Zelenskyy As World Leaders Gather At Swiss-Hosted Peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism on Saturday, predicting that “history is being made” at a Swiss-hosted conference aimed at initiating peace efforts in Ukraine, despite skepticism from experts and critics who doubt any significant progress since Russia is not participating. The conference saw attendance from the presidents of Ivory Coast, Kenya, Ecuador, and Somalia, along...
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World leaders to meet at Swiss resort to discuss Ukraine; Russia notably absent
OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday predicted “history being made” at the Swiss-hosted conference which aims to plot out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though experts and critics say little substance or few big breakthroughs are expected because Russia is not attending. The presidents of Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Kenya...
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World leaders meet in Switzerland as Ukraine seeks aid amid war with Russia
Absence of China in summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as ‘futile’. World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China is expected to blunt its potential impact. United States...
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US Urges China to Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland – StratNews Global
The United States has urged China to participate in a planned summit on Ukraine this month in Switzerland, despite China’s decision to stay away due to Russia’s exclusion. A U.S. State Department spokesperson addressed reporters on Thursday, highlighting the importance of China’s attendance. Kyiv has announced that over 100 countries have accepted its invitation to...
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China declines invitation to Swiss peace conference on Ukraine next month
2 min read Last Updated : May 31 2024 | 9:59 AM IST China has confirmed it will not attend a Ukraine peace conference to be hosted by Switzerland next month, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Beijing declined the invitation because the conditions for them to participate were...
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Does Ukraine peace summit have any chance of success?
US President Joe Biden is planning to skip the June gathering in Switzerland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants global powers to refocus on his country’s war against invading Russian forces. But United States President Joe Biden is planning to skip a June peace summit in Switzerland. Russia has not been invited, and it is not...
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‘If Biden Skips, Putin Would…’: Zelensky’s Fear Over Russia-less Peace Summit In Switzerland
Published on May 28, 2024 09:27 PM IST Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed U.S. President Joe Biden to join the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland,as he accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to derail the gathering. Zelensky’s appeal came as he locked in a commitment from Belgium to supply 30 F-16 fighter jets by...
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80 Countries Are Participating In The Global Peace Summit In Switzerland: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (File image) Photo : PTI At a bombed out printing press in Kharkiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 80 countries are participating in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland beginning on June 15, just after the G7 meeting in Italy. Speaking from Kharkiv, the Ukrainian President said: “More than...
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Zelensky urges Biden and Xi to attend Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland next month
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday (May 26) called on United States President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to join the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland as Ukraine struggles to stave off relentless attacks by Russia amid the ongoing war. Ukraine peace summit “I am appealing to the leaders of the world who...
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