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War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Peace Talks with Russia 'Tomorrow' if Its Troops Leave Ukraine
President Zelensky, however, revealed that Russia was "not ready" to discuss a just and lasting peace.
June 16, 2024
Zelensky
Global Peace Summit - Day One Opening Salvoes
Representatives of almost 100 nations and international organizations convened at a Swiss resort on Saturday, June 15 to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.
June 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: June 15, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 15, 2024
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Slimmed-Down Agenda of Swiss Peace Summit Aims to Secure Consensus
With 90 countries and organizations expected to attend the event, the agenda is likely to include only three of 10 points in President Zelensky’s peace plan.
June 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Need to Bring an End to this Violence’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 11
Peace Summit to follow G7; Kyiv destroys Crimea S-300/400s; Zelensky Meets Scholz in Berlin; Dutch defense minister in Kyiv; Ukraine F-16s also to use some European bases; Russia claims more gains.
June 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Swiss Summit on Ukraine Set to Thrash Out Path to Peace
The gathering comes immediately after the G7 summit in southern Italy, running from Thursday to Saturday, during which the wealthy democracies will also discuss Ukraine.
June 10, 2024
Ukraine
Switzerland Supporting Ukraine in Digitalization and e-Governance
Switzerland will continue to support the digital transformation of the Ukrainian administration begun by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in 2015.
June 9, 2024
Zelensky
Biden to Meet With Zelensky in France, at G7 in Italy
The double show of support comes after Biden faced criticism for saying he would skip an upcoming Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland to attend an election fundraiser.
June 5, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Invitation to Capitulate. Is Putin Really Ready for Negotiations?
In the run-up to the Peace Summit for Ukraine in Switzerland, it is important to understand that the only way to real peace is to be vigilant against Moscow’s ploys.
June 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
Eurotopics: Swiss Ukraine Conference: a Chance For Peace?
Europe's press debates the opportunities and dangers of the summit and any future peace negotiations.
June 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
China Will Not Join Swiss Peace Conference on Ukraine, Sources Say
China briefed diplomats this week that unmet conditions included recognition by both Russia and Ukraine, equal participation from all parties, and fair discussion of all proposals.
May 31, 2024
Netherlands
‘Faces of Russian Resistance’ Exhibition Showcasing Political Prisoners Opens in Amsterdam
The exhibition highlights the situation faced by Russian political prisoners by showcasing 16 politicians, activists, artists and public figures held on anti-Kremlin charges.
May 30, 2024
Biden
Biden to Skip Peace Summit in Switzerland for Hollywood Fundraiser
President Joe Biden will miss Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, in favor of hosting a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in California.
May 24, 2024
Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: May 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Why Switzerland’s Ukraine Peace Summit Might Struggle With No-Shows Concerns
With preparation for a Ukraine Peace Summit in June underway, concerns remain that the talks may lack strong participation from the Global South and from China in particular.
May 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
More Than 160 Delegations Invited to Ukraine Peace Talks in Switzerland
The conference, scheduled to take place in Lucerne, Switzerland, has been dismissed by Russia as a US-led initiative.
May 3, 2024