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Peace summit for Ukraine opens in Switzerland, but Russia not invited

The Buergenstock Resort in Switzerland will host the Ukraine peace summit that will open this weekend, but to which war instigator Russia has not been invited. Picture taken on June 13, 2024. © Urs Flueeler, Keystone via AP

Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though Russia, which launched and is continuing the war, won’t take part.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government didn’t want Russia involved, and the Swiss — aware of Moscow’s reservations about the talks — didn’t invite Russia. The Swiss insist Russia must be involved at some point, and hope it will join the process one day.

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