The Swiss government has announced that Russia is not currently invited to participate in peace talks scheduled to take place in Switzerland in mid-June. Despite inviting over 160 delegations, Switzerland stated that Russia had shown no interest in participating in the initial talks. The government emphasized the importance of Russia’s involvement in the peace process, but Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed skepticism about Russia’s willingness to participate in good faith.
Kuleba suggested that pressuring Russia on the battlefield and uniting countries with similar principles could encourage Moscow to engage in dialogue. Russian officials have criticized Switzerland’s neutrality, citing the country’s adoption of EU sanctions against Russia. However, Switzerland agreed to host the summit at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with the goal of creating a framework for lasting peace and a roadmap for Russia’s participation in the process.
The talks are expected to include members of the G7, G20, BRICS, EU, international organizations, and religious representatives. While Russia’s participation remains uncertain, Switzerland remains committed to facilitating constructive dialogue among the involved parties.
