Russia has described the event as “pointless”
A Swiss-proposed peace conference on the Ukraine conflict will take place on June 15-16, a statement from Bern announced on Thursday. It added that more than 160 delegations from around the world have been invited to take part, although Russian diplomats are not among them.
The Swiss government revealed plans in February to host a major peace summit “by the summer,” but did not offer specific dates at the time. In its latest statement, Bern said Moscow had not been invited to join “at this stage.”
Moscow has previously called the proposed conference “pointless” and said it would not participate, even if invited. Ukraine has indicated that Russia would only be invited if it agreed to a litany of preconditions which Moscow has branded as “absurd.”
According to the Swiss government, the purpose of the ‘Peace in Ukraine’ summit is to develop a common understanding of a path towards a “just and lasting peace.” Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Swiss President Viola Amherd wrote that “Global collaboration is key to shape a peaceful future.”
Honored to invite global leaders to the first Summit on Peace in #Ukraine.
🗓️ 15-16 June
📍 Bürgenstock 🇨🇭
ℹ️ https://t.co/csRDnzLs1iLet's advance dialogue based on the UN Charter towards a #PathToPeace.