Switzerland announced on Thursday that Russia is not currently invited to participate in talks aimed at bringing peace to the conflict between Moscow and Ukraine. Despite inviting over 160 delegations, the government noted that Moscow had indicated it was not interested in joining the initial talks.
In a statement, Switzerland emphasized the importance of Russia’s involvement in the peace process and stated that peace is not possible without its participation. However, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed doubts about Russia’s willingness to participate in the talks scheduled for June 15 and 16 near Lucerne, Switzerland. Kuleba highlighted the need for Russia to act in good faith if it were to participate in the dialogue.
Kuleba also mentioned the importance of pressuring Russia on the battlefield and uniting countries with shared principles to encourage Moscow to engage in the peace process. Russian officials have raised concerns about Switzerland’s neutrality as a mediator due to its adoption of EU sanctions against Moscow. Despite this, Switzerland announced in January that it would host the summit at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The talks will be based on Zelensky’s peace formula and other proposals in line with the UN Charter and international law principles. Delegations from G7, G20, BRICS, EU, international organizations, and religious representatives have been invited to participate. The overall goal of the summit is to establish a framework for lasting peace and a roadmap for Russia’s involvement in
