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January 21, 2024Switzerland believes that a peaceful summit on Ukraine should be held with the participation of Russia.
This information reported according to the President of the Confederation, Viola Amherd, in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Schweiz am Wochenende, as cited by the public broadcaster Swissinfo.
“The summit must undoubtedly take place in 2024. Russia probably won’t be present, but we are striving for dialogue with everyone else,” said Amherd.
In her opinion, without Russia’s involvement, the summit is unlikely to become a genuine peace conference. The President also hinted that Switzerland maintains contact with Moscow.
“In the last few days, several people have told me how important it is and how everyone is glad that at least someone is able to talk to everyone. We have communication channels, and they are open,” said Viola Amherd.
However, it is currently unknown at what level the meeting on Ukraine might take place: at the ministerial level or that of heads of states.
“Of course, there is a certain risk that we will not be able to organize the summit,” added the President of Switzerland.
In her opinion, even if the meeting takes place, “we should hardly expect a ready-made peace plan at the end of the summit.”
“But if we can at least initiate the peace process, we will have achieved a lot,” asserts Amherd.
She sees the participation of South Africa, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and China as key to the success of negotiations to settle the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Switzerland’s Foreign Minister, Ignazio Cassis, had previously called for Russia to be included in talks on Ukraine.