Leaders from around the world are convening in Switzerland this weekend for a crucial conference aimed at advancing peace efforts in Ukraine. The conference, hosted by Swiss officials at the Bürgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, will bring together over 50 heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Notably absent from the gathering is Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, which has been at the center of the conflict since invading Ukraine in February 2022. The absence of Russia has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the conference, with critics pointing out the importance of Russian participation in any peace process.
