India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway … More
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World leaders to meet at Swiss resort on possible Ukraine peace roadmap. Russia is notably absent
The presidents of Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Somalia will join many Western heads of state and government and other … More
Putin pledges ceasefire if Ukraine withdraws from regions annexed by Russia and drops NATO bid
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing … More
G7 to agree $50-bn Ukraine loan at Italy summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join US President Joe Biden and leaders from Italy, Britain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan … More
Switzerland says 90 states, organisations signed up for Ukraine summit
Ninety states and organisations have so far registered to take part in a summit aiming to pave the way for … More
Zelenskyy, at Shangri-La meeting, urges countries to join peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday urged countries to participate in the June 15-16 peace summit in Switzerland. Zelenskyy, in … More
Switzerland denies Ukraine peace summit ultimatums
The focus of the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace conference will be on nuclear safety, food safety, freedom of navigation and humanitarian … More
Security Council denounces attacks against aid workers, UN personnel
The United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned rising attacks on humanitarian workers and UN personnel, urging all conflict … More
China renews call for political end to Ukraine war as Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for Russia’s Vladimir Putin
China renewed its call for a “political settlement” to the war in Ukraine on Thursday as Beijing pulled out all the stops … More
Switzerland invites 160 delegations to June Ukraine peace talks
The Swiss government said on Thursday that “at this stage” Russia is not among the 160 delegations invited to talks … More
Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin said Friday that a draft Russia-Ukraine agreement negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective … More
Switzerland to host ‘high-level’ Ukraine peace summit in mid-June, says Russia will not attend
The conference will take place at the luxury Burgenstock resort near the central city of Luzern on June 15-16 and … More
China considers taking part in Swiss Ukraine peace talks, ambassador says
China will consider taking part in a peace conference aimed at ending the war in Ukraine which neutral Switzerland plans … More
US, UK, Canada, France Halt Donations To UN Agency Amid Terror Allegations
Several key donor countries have said they will halt funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following Israel’s allegations … More