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Five-star Bürgenstock hotel above Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland

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Ukraine peace summit: 50 countries confirm attendance so far, Russia not invited

Switzerland, hosting the Ukraine Peace Summit in June, has secured commitments from key Western allies, including Germany, Italy, Canada, and France. However, the Swiss Foreign Ministry is actively seeking greater participation from Global South nations to ensure a more balanced and inclusive dialogue.

byVira Kravchuk

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Bloomberg: Switzerland to soften arms export rules, but not for Ukraine

The Swiss government wants to bypass neutrality laws for increased arms exports, but will continue prohibiting weapon shipments to Ukraine, Bloomberg says.

byYuri Zoria

Ukraine prepares for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

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Kyiv seeks support from 40 global universities ahead of peace talks

This way, Ukraine seeks to receive more support before of the upcoming Global Peace Summit, as tensions escalate with Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine’s summit in Switzerland to pave path for future peace, expert say

The Global Peace Summit aims to address the consequences of Russia's war and find ways to urge Moscow to end fighting.

byOlena Mukhina

Switzerland Peace Summit on Ukraine to present unified negotiation terms to Russia - Zelenskyy's spokesperson

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Switzerland Peace Summit on Ukraine to present unified negotiation terms to Russia – Zelenskyy’s spokesperson

The June 15-16 summit will convene without Russia. Leaders from numerous countries will gather to discuss Zelenskyy's peace formula and draft a clear roadmap for peace based on it.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Russia’s non-participation in Switzerland peace summit is Ukraine’s firm position, says Zelenskyy’s top aide

The summit aims to revive international law principles to protect nations from aggressor states.

byOlena Mukhina

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Swiss Parliament’s committee advances $ 5.5 bn Ukraine aid despite political divide

A Swiss parliamentary committee greenlights voting on $5.5 billion in aid for Ukraine's infrastructure, embedded in the country's military spending.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine Peace Summit set for June 15-16 in Switzerland; Russia out, Biden likely in

Moscow confirmed that Russia has not been invited and will not attend.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Switzerland is main hub for Russian spies, says Swiss intelligence service

The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) says Switzerland is the main coordinating center for Russian intelligence operations, as…

byOlena Mukhina

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Swiss lawmakers back using Russian assets for Ukraine reparations

Switzerland, known for its banking industry and neutrality, is considering using more than $8 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reparations.

byAlya Shandra

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Switzerland aligns with EU’s 13th sanctions package against Russia

Switzerland's latest sanctions include a ban on the export of drone components to Russia, as part of efforts to curb its military capabilities.

byIryna Voichuk

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Switzerland bans import of Russian diamonds

Yet Switzerland still refuses sending arms to Ukraine, citing neutrality.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Swissinfo: Russia launches cyberattack on Switzerland after visit of Zelenskyy to Davos

On 17 January, Russia launched a cyberattack on Swiss federal government websites, according to Swissinfo. Later, the hacker…

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy meets with global leaders and investors at Davos, calls for confiscation of Russian assets

In a busy day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia, discussed Ukraine's security and economic prospects, and said that reducing support for Ukraine would only prolong the war.

bySerge Havrylets

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Switzerland to allocate over $1.7 billion for Ukraine’s 2025-2028 recovery efforts

Additionally, Amherd and Zelenskyy discussed issues related to humanitarian demining in Ukraine and food security, which is affected by Russia’s ongoing sea blockade of Ukraine’s ports.

byIryna Voichuk

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Switzerland to host Global Peace Summit

"I am grateful to Mrs. President and her team for the agreement that our teams will start preparations for the Global Peace Summit at the level of leaders in Switzerland starting tomorrow," Zelenskyy said.

byIryna Voichuk

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Davos communique sets stage for global cooperation on Ukraine Peace Formula

"The task of the world community shall not only be to end the war, but also to overcome the consequences of all those crises that were caused by it throughout the world," the communiqué reads.

byIryna Voichuk