Switzerland

Switzerland offered to host Ukraine peace talks — Yermak

Switzerland has offered to host any upcoming international meetings aimed at negotiating a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, said on May 22.

22 May 2025, 08:32 PM

Eurovision 2025 grand final: full video of all acts

The Eurovision 2025 grand final will be held in Basel, Switzerland, featuring 26 countries competing for the title on May 17.

16 May 2025, 03:48 PM

Germany, Switzerland arrest Ukrainians in Russian sabotage plot

German and Swiss authorities arrested three Ukrainian nationals suspected of acting as Russian agents to send explosive parcel bombs, targeting freight transport to destabilize Ukraine’s aid, Der Spiegel reported on May 14, citing German prosecutors.

14 May 2025, 03:25 PM

Switzerland weighs sending troops for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Switzerland could provide 200 soldiers for a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if an official request is made and the government approves the decision, Swiss Armed Forces Commander Thomas Süssli said in an interview with Swiss outlet SonntagsBlick on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 03:14 PM

Shadow diplomacy: U.S.-Russia secretly meet in Switzerland for months

U.S. and Russian participants have met secretly in Switzerland several times in recent months, including last week, to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

21 February 2025, 08:22 AM

Ziferblat wins Ukraine's National Selection for Eurovision 2025

The band Ziferblat won Ukraine’s National Selection for Eurovision on Feb. 8. NV reports on what is known about them.

9 February 2025, 10:16 AM

Still unclear what Biden and Putin discussed in June 2021 — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not entirely aware of what former U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin agreed upon during their meeting in June 2021, Zelenskyy said on Jan. 27.

27 January 2025, 11:47 PM

NATO, European leaders join Ukrainian Breakfast in Davos - live broadcast

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne Group are hosting the Ukrainian Breakfast — an annual private event organized alongside the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Jan. 23, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland.

23 January 2025, 11:26 AM

Zelenskyy, Scholz meet in Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 11:51 PM

Zelenskyy in Davos: Europe must unite on defense, not compromise with emotional tactics

European countries must develop a shared security and defense policy instead of playing on public emotions by suggesting that defense spending should come at the expense of healthcare or pensions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 05:15 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Davos to attend World Economic Forum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21 for an official visit.

21 January 2025, 01:31 PM

World Economic Forum opens in Davos with focus on AI, climate, and global challenges

The World Economic Forum begins today in Davos, Switzerland, according to Euronews on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 03:35 PM

Zelenskyy to attend Davos economic forum in person

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which will take place from Jan. 20 to 24, WEF President Børge Brende announced on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 10:28 PM

Switzerland willing to organize Trump-Putin meeting, awaiting agreement from both sides

Switzerland is ready to organize a meeting between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if both sides agree, Swiss Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nicolas Bideau said on Jan. 11, Tages Anzeiger and Le Temps reported.

12 January 2025, 11:55 AM

Ukraine invites Switzerland to join food aid initiative for Syria

Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Switzerland to join Ukraine’s humanitarian food aid program for Syria in a phone call with its newly elected President Karin Keller-Sutter, Presidential Office wrote on Jan. 7.

8 January 2025, 08:03 AM

FIFA excludes Russia from 2026 World Cup qualifiers over security concerns

FIFA decided to exclude Russia's national football team from the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place on Dec. 13 in Zurich, Switzerland, over security concerns, Russian propaganda channel Match TV wrote on Nov. 18.

19 November 2024, 10:53 AM

Switzerland deports three Ukrainians

Switzerland has deported three Ukrainian citizens on Oct. 30. They departed from Zurich under the supervision of cantonal police officers.

31 October 2024, 11:51 PM

Swiss president proposes easing arms re-export ban to Ukraine

Swiss President Viola Amherd proposed on Oct. 28 revisiting restrictions that impede the re-export of arms to Ukraine via third countries, citing concerns that the embargo negatively impacts Swiss industry and security, as reported by Reuters.

28 October 2024, 05:09 PM

UMAC-2024: Economy Ministry reviews day one of Lausanne mine action conference

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy has summarized the first day of the Conference on Mine Action in Ukraine (UMAC-2024), the ministry's press service reported on Facebook on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 12:22 PM

Switzerland to allocate over $5 billion for Ukraine’s reconstruction by 2036

Switzerland plans to allocate CHF 5 billion ($5.78 billion) for the reconstruction of Ukraine over the next 12 years, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal said on Oct. 17.

18 October 2024, 02:11 AM

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