Dozens Of Nations Set To Meet In Switzerland To Discuss Ukraine
You can probably guess one nation that won't be represented at the summit.
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Subscribe for free to get more stories like this directly to your inboxMore than two years after Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine, sparking a war that continues to be waged today, nations around the world are still not in agreement over the best way to intervene in the volatile situation.
Some progress could be made on that front, however, when representatives from nations and organizations worldwide meet in Switzerland’s capital city this weekend.
One notable absence
The overarching mission of the summit will be to discuss strategies aimed at restoring peace in Ukraine. And unsurprisingly, one nation will be conspicuously missing.
Not only was Russia not invited, but a Kremlin source said it wouldn’t have sent a delegate to represent the nation even if it had been.
Although a complete lineup of attendees has not been confirmed, a few of the expected participants include:
- United States Vice President Kamala Harris
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
- U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
In addition to heads of state and government officials, the United Nations and a few other organizations will send representatives.
Switzerland sets the tone
Long known for its status as an international mediator, Switzerland seems to be the ideal setting for the summit, which will span Saturday and Sunday in Bern. Swiss President Viola Amherd offered a statement providing the parameters for the meeting.
“This is not about propaganda,” she said. “This is about the basis of humanitarian aid provided by Switzerland, based on fostering peace [and] to provide a platform to initiate a dialogue.”
Russia’s absence from the summit means that some nations — like Brazil and China — are not likely to accept their invitations. And Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis acknowledged that Moscow must be a part of any lasting solution.
“The question is not whether Russia will be on board, the question is when,” he said.
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