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China refuses to participate in Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland

Beijing rejected the invitation because its conditions about Russia's participation in the summit and “a fair discussion of all proposals” were not met, Reuters reported, citing four sources familiar with the matter on May 31.

31 May 2024, 10:54 AM

Zelenskyy to visit Saudi Arabia to rally support for Global Peace Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on June 1 to seek support for the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland, according to a diplomatic source cited by the German press agency DPA on X on May 30.

30 May 2024, 05:28 PM

US to attend Peace Summit in Switzerland — White House

The United States will participate in the Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a briefing, Voice of America reported on May 29.

29 May 2024, 05:35 PM

Who should represent Russia at the Peace Summit in Switzerland – opinion

Putin’s visit to Belarus went as expected. He didn’t just suggest, but directly said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy ended on May 21.

28 May 2024, 11:35 PM

Zelenskyy: Putin applauds Biden’s absence at Switzerland Summit

US President Joe Biden’s absence at Peace Summit in Switzerland would only cause applause from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during press conference with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo in Brussels on May 28.

28 May 2024, 03:42 PM

Don't let Russia influence you - Zelenskyy to Central Asian leaders on Global Peace Summit attendance

While all countries have been invited to the Global Peace Summit, Central Asian states are particularly welcome - regardless of their position on Russia's war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

27 May 2024, 11:17 AM

No announcement yet on Biden’s attendance at Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland — Sullivan

The United States cannot yet confirm President Joe Biden’s attendance at the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at a briefing on May 22.

23 May 2024, 12:03 PM

Zelenskyy outlines key goals for Global Peace Summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set forth significant objectives for Ukraine at the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, targeting a comprehensive communiqué that leaders from participating countries will sign, reported Interfax-Ukraine on May 17.

17 May 2024, 02:40 PM

Ukraine pursues bilateral security agreement with Luxembourg

Ukraine is working on preparing a bilateral security agreement with Luxembourg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X on May 13.

13 May 2024, 06:45 PM

Germany seeks Swiss support for Ukrainian air defense equipment

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius attempted to persuade Swiss officials to supply air defense assets to Ukraine, yet his endeavors appeared unsuccessful, the Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) reported on May 8.

8 May 2024, 06:35 PM

Polish President confirms participation in Ukrainian Peace Summit in Switzerland

Polish President Andrzej Duda confirmed his attendance at June's Ukrainian Peace Summit in Switzerland, he said on X on May 6.

7 May 2024, 10:03 AM

Switzerland invites Pope Francis to June's Ukrainian Peace Summit

Switzerland has invited Pope Francis to attend June's Ukrainian Peace Summit in the Swiss city of Bürgenstock, Swiss President Viola Amherd told Swiss publication Blick.

6 May 2024, 01:14 PM

Ukraine to discuss 'all-for-all' POW swap at Swiss peace summit — Zelenskyy

A potential “all-for-all” prisoner-of-war exchange between Ukraine and Russia will be discussed at the June peace summit in Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 3.

4 May 2024, 02:43 AM

Ukraine, allies to develop joint negotiating position for Russia at summit – Zelenskyy’s spokesman

The Global Peace Summit, which will take place in Switzerland on June 15-16, will develop a common negotiating position and convey it to the Kremlin, the spokesman for the President of Ukraine Serhii Nykyforov told DW.

3 May 2024, 06:30 PM

Switzerland advocates for Russian inclusion in upcoming Peace Summit on Ukraine

“A peace process without Russia is unthinkable,” the Swiss Foreign Ministry stated on May 2, adding that Bern “has always shown openness to extending an invitation” to Moscow for the Peace Summit on Ukraine, which has been repeatedly publicly rejected.

2 May 2024, 03:25 PM

Ukraine denies preparing for peace talks with Russia in June

Information about Ukraine preparing for peace talks with Russia in June is not true and most likely spread by Russians, Center for Countering Disinformation of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported on Telegram on April 29.

29 April 2024, 05:10 PM

Scholz reports global skepticism about Russia’s war during Beijing visit

Even countries with close ties to Russia are increasingly questioning the validity of its prolonged conflict with Ukraine, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, DW reported on April 20.

20 April 2024, 05:14 PM

Ukraine peace summit to be held in Switzerland on June 15-16 — report

Switzerland will host an international summit based on Kyiv’s vision for enduring peace in Ukraine on June 15-16, Bloomberg reported on April 10.

10 April 2024, 10:10 PM

Switzerland launches first criminal investigation of violating Russia sanctions

Swiss authorities have initiated their first criminal investigation of an unspecified company for alleged violations of sanctions against Russia, Swiss Attorney General's Office announced on March 12.

12 March 2024, 11:35 PM

Russia summons Swiss ambassador over country’s decision to support confiscation of Russian assets for reparations to Ukraine

Russian FM has summoned Swiss Ambassador Christina Marti Lang to protest the Swiss parliament’s adoption of a resolution allowing the use of frozen Russian assets to finance war reparations for Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press service reported on March 12.

12 March 2024, 05:18 PM

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