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During a two-day conference in Switzerland, more than 40 countries backed the Lausanne Call for Action, committing to concrete actions towards humanitarian demining in Ukraine, the organisers said.
Oct. 18
Germany
Almost a quarter of Ukrainian territory is contaminated with landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) because of the war that started in February 2022.
Sep. 18
NATO
The proposal, put forward by the Ministry of Defense’s working group, comes in response to heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sep. 1
Putin
The Russian President speaking during a visit to Vietnam also said that “the negotiating conditions will change depending on the situation on the battlefield.”
Jun. 21
Zelensky
Trump rails against aid for Kyiv at rally; Pop legend boo-ed at German concert for Ukraine support; Russian journalist killed by drone; After Peace Summit, Swiss vow to take talks to Moscow, Beijing
Jun. 17
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky, however, revealed that Russia was "not ready" to discuss a just and lasting peace.
Jun. 16
Zelensky
Representatives of almost 100 nations and international organizations convened at a Swiss resort on Saturday, June 15 to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.
Jun. 15
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 15
Zelensky
With 90 countries and organizations expected to attend the event, the agenda is likely to include only three of 10 points in President Zelensky’s peace plan.
Jun. 12
War in Ukraine
Peace Summit to follow G7; Kyiv destroys Crimea S-300/400s; Zelensky Meets Scholz in Berlin; Dutch defense minister in Kyiv; Ukraine F-16s also to use some European bases; Russia claims more gains.
Jun. 11
War in Ukraine
The gathering comes immediately after the G7 summit in southern Italy, running from Thursday to Saturday, during which the wealthy democracies will also discuss Ukraine.
Jun. 10
Ukraine
Switzerland will continue to support the digital transformation of the Ukrainian administration begun by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in 2015.
Jun. 9
Zelensky
The double show of support comes after Biden faced criticism for saying he would skip an upcoming Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland to attend an election fundraiser.
Jun. 5
Putin
In the run-up to the Peace Summit for Ukraine in Switzerland, it is important to understand that the only way to real peace is to be vigilant against Moscow’s ploys.
Jun. 5
War in Ukraine
Europe's press debates the opportunities and dangers of the summit and any future peace negotiations.
Jun. 4
War in Ukraine
China briefed diplomats this week that unmet conditions included recognition by both Russia and Ukraine, equal participation from all parties, and fair discussion of all proposals.
May. 31
President Joe Biden will miss Ukraine’s Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, in favor of hosting a fundraiser for his presidential campaign in California.
May. 24