Switzerland Hosts Historic Peace Summit Amid Ukraine Conflict

Switzerland will host global leaders this weekend to discuss the Ukraine conflict, minus Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy prefers Russia's absence, though Swiss hosts hope for eventual involvement. The summit, grounded on Zelenskyy's 10-point peace plan, aims to rally international support, despite challenges posed by Russia's exclusion.

Switzerland welcomes an international congregation of leaders this weekend to address the Ukraine conflict, although Russia, the instigator, will be conspicuously absent.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's administration opposed Russia's involvement, a sentiment echoed by the Swiss who, aware of Moscow's hesitations, chose not to extend an invitation. Despite this, the Swiss insist on Russia's future participation, a notion Ukraine is cautiously considering.

The gathering, based on elements of Zelenskyy's 2022 10-point peace proposal, is unlikely to yield significant outcomes but serves as a symbolic gesture for Kyiv to garner global backing. Without Russia, the key issue of how to negotiate peace in the costly conflict remains unresolved.

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