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Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks

GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

Bangkok Post

Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat

The Swiss foreign ministry said diplomats were in discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in central Switzerland, without giving further details.

The Economic Times

France's Macron to meet Ukraine, UK and German leaders to discuss US peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to "take stock" of ongoing US-led negotiations, in a bid to end the four-year war with Russia.

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Where could Zelenskyy meet Putin? The contender countries that could host the summit

The next step of the diplomatic process aimed at putting an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine is set to be a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. But where could that meeting take place?

Euronews

Where could Putin and Zelensky meet for Ukraine war summit?

Russia has yet to confirm whether Putin will meet with Zelensky

The Independent UK

Ninety states headed to Ukraine peace summit but Russia absent

Russia not invited after slamming event, but officials suggest Moscow can join process down the line.

Al Jazeera

90 countries to attend Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit that Russia is snubbing

Switzerland’s president says nearly 90 countries and organizations, half from Europe, have confirmed attending the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend despite Russia’s refusal to participate in the conference

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Swiss Look At Using Russian Assets For Ukraine Reparations

Swiss lawmakers on Thursday narrowly backed moves towards allowing the use of frozen Russian state assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine.

International Business Times

Ukraine Downs Russian Surveillance Aircraft, Dealing Blow to Kremlin

Ukraine shoots down Russian planes in a significant blow to Kremlin's forces. A landmark feat for Ukraine in the ongoing war.

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Ukraine peace talks end without agreement as Kyiv insists China must be involved

National security advisers from over 83 countries attend fourth meeting to discuss peace plan

The Independent UK

Zelensky Headed To Switzerland To Shore Up International Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Switzerland on Monday, his office said, as Ukraine tries to ensure stable support from allies as the war against Russia nears its second anniversary.

International Business Times

Switzerland's Greens fail in a long-shot bid to enter the national government

Switzerland’s environmentalist Greens have failed in a long-shot bid to enter the national government as lawmakers elected a new center-left minister to the country’s executive Federal Council

The Independent UK

At UN, world's divided nations agree there's little trust

The world’s divided nations agree on one thing: There is a lack of trust in a world beset by conflicts and crises

The Independent UK

Swiss envoy describes how bus trembled in narrow escape from Sudan

A Swiss ambassador described on Tuesday a narrow escape during a French-assisted evacuation mission from Sudan, with air strikes shaking an evacuation bus carrying diplomats to a military base.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Switzerland Shuts Embassy in Sudan for Security Reasons

Switzerland has closed its embassy in Khartoum and evacuated staff and their families over the security situation in Sudan, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Twitter. "Our staff and their families have been evacuated and are safe," Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tweeted late on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry did not…

Reuters

Switzerland shuts embassy in Sudan for security reasons

Switzerland has closed its embassy in Khartoum and evacuated staff and their families over the security situation in Sudan, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Twitter.

Reuters

Swiss prepare new 140 million franc aid package for Ukraine and Moldova

The Swiss government is seeking parliamentary approval to send 140 million francs ($151 million) in further humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Switzerland to return Uzbekistan's assets frozen in money laundering probe

Switzerland agreed on Tuesday to send back to Uzbekistan over $100 million which it seized during a long-running investigation in connection with the daughter of former president Islam Karimov.

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Reason

Seizing Russian Assets Violates the 'Fundamental Right' to Property, Says Swiss President

"You have to ensure the citizens are protected against the power of the state. This is what we call liberal democracies."

Reuters

Swiss give cool reply to Ukraine call for seizing Russian assets

Switzerland has given a cool response to calls from Ukraine's prime minister to use frozen assets of ultra-wealthy Russians to help fund his country's $750 billion reconstruction project.

The Independent UK

US seeks focus on 'urgent' needs of Ukraine at Swiss meeting

A top U.S. diplomat urged allies of Ukraine to help the war-battered country meet its “immediate and urgent” needs, as scores of countries wrapped up a two-day conference aimed to help Ukraine recover from Russia war when it ends one day

The Guardian - UK

Switzerland resists Ukrainian plan to seize frozen Russian assets

President says violating property rights would set dangerous precedent and needed legal justification

The Independent UK

Top NGO calls Switzerland 'safe haven' for Russian oligarchs

A leading Swiss nongovernmental group is calling out Switzerland as a “safe haven” for Russian oligarchs and as a trading hub for Russian oil, grain and coal

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Colossal' Work ahead, as Ukraine Recovery Meet to Open in Lugano

Leaders from dozens of countries, international organizations and the private sector gathered in Switzerland Monday to hash out a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will take part virtually, warned Sunday that the work ahead in the areas that have been liberated alone was "really…

Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth poses with Swiss President as she returns to work after 96th birthday

The Queen was delighted as she posed for photographs with Ignazio Cassis and his wife Paola in her Oak Room sitting room

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