Global Peace Summit

Argentine President Miley changes his plans to go to Swiss summit

Argentina's President Javier Milei changed his arrangements at the last moment and decided to participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, news agency La Nacion reported on June 11, citing sources.

12 June 2024, 10:31 AM

Putin must withdraw troops to negotiate – Scholz

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must withdraw his troops from the territory of Ukraine if he wants to participate in the peace summit in Switzerland, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during a briefing in Berlin on June 11.

11 June 2024, 05:55 PM

Global Peace Summit draft statement silent on Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine

The forthcoming Global Peace Summit, scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, is expected to present attendees with a joint statement that notably omits a call for Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine, the Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on June 11, referencing a draft document.

11 June 2024, 02:35 PM

90 countries and organizations confirm their participation in Global Peace Summit

90 countries and organizations confirmed their participation in the first peace summit in Switzerland, stated Swiss President Viola Amherd on June 10.

10 June 2024, 09:16 PM

Ukrainian President calls for more diplomacy at Global Peace Summit

More than 100 states and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, "but not all those on whom peace depends," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

7 June 2024, 10:35 PM

Argentine President Javier Milei skips Global Peace Summit in Switzerland due to national holidays

Argentine President Javier Milei will not participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, as he wants to be in his country for national holidays on June 17 and 20, La Nacion reports, citing high-ranking officials.

7 June 2024, 07:06 PM

Japanese PM to attend Global Peace Summit in Switzerland

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will take part in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, Secretary General of the Japanese Cabinet of Ministers Yoshimasa Hayashi said, Japanese outlet Goo reported on June 6.

6 June 2024, 05:00 PM

Hungary's FM Szijjártó to attend Global Peace Summit in Switzerland

Hungary will participate in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16 at the ministerial level, Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó said, according to the Hungarian news outlet Hirado.hu on June 6.

6 June 2024, 03:36 PM

Ukraine-Russia peace talks far off – Scholz

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are "still a long way off," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said while discussing his expectations for the upcoming Global Peace Summit in the Bundestag, Tagesschau reported on June 6.

6 June 2024, 02:54 PM

Former FM Klimkin on Ukraine-US relations — interview

As the United States has finally relaxed the restrictions on using U.S.-made weapons for attacks on Russian territory, Ukrainian officials suggested to Western journalists that relations between Kyiv and Washington are increasingly tense.

6 June 2024, 12:36 AM

Diplomatic consultations held between Ukraine and China ahead of Peace Summit

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with his Chinese counterpart, Sun Weidong, for political consultations on June 5, Ukriane’s Foreign Ministry reported.

5 June 2024, 09:49 PM

Ukrainian President visits Qatar, seeks aid in returning abducted Ukrainian children

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Qatar on June 5 to hold talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discuss the country’s mediation in the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, according to his Telegram post.

5 June 2024, 07:15 PM

Swiss right-wing party urges to invite Russia for Global Peace Summit to maintain neutrality

The Swiss People's Party (SVP), a major right-wing political force and the largest party in the Swiss Federal Assembly, is calling on the Swiss government to formally invite Russia to the upcoming Global Peace Summit, their official statement on the site wrote.

5 June 2024, 03:27 PM

Stoltenberg slams China for ignoring Peace Summit in Switzerland

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed disappointment over China's decision to abstain from attending the peace summit on Ukraine in Switzerland, calling it "regrettable" in an interview with NDR published on June 4.

5 June 2024, 01:37 PM

Singapore to send minister to Global Peace Summit

Singapore will take part in the peace summit in Switzerland, the country will be represented by minister Sim Ann, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Facebook on July 4.

5 June 2024, 11:21 AM

U.S. dismisses China’s role in diplomacy amid Zelenskyy’s critique over Peace Summit

The U.S. questioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's criticism of China over the Global Peace Summit, saying it's difficult to see how China could play a useful diplomatic role at this time.

4 June 2024, 02:38 PM

Switzerland braces for peace talks, enhances security measures

Swiss authorities have imposed airspace restrictions and will deploy armed F/A-18 fighters for constant patrols from June 5 to 19, SRF reported on June 3.

4 June 2024, 11:14 AM

Ukraine has no stronger backer than the USA and Joe Biden – the White House

No leader in the world supports Ukraine more than U.S. President Joe Biden, White House spokesperson, John Kirby, said on June 3 about Biden’s absence from this month's Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

4 June 2024, 09:41 AM

VP Harris to attend peace summit in Switzerland instead of Biden

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in place of President Joe Biden, the White House press office announced on June 3.

3 June 2024, 08:02 PM

107 countries to participate in Ukrainian World Peace Summit — Presidential Office

A total of 107 states and several international organizations have confirmed their participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland this June, reported Serhiy Nikiforov, press secretary for the President of Ukraine, on national TV on June 3.

3 June 2024, 12:54 PM

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