The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on ongoing efforts to involve the Russian Federation in discussions on a settlement in Ukraine. This was reported by RBC.
We are talking about the second so-called “peace summit” in Switzerland. 94 states and international organizations participated in the first summit meeting held in Bürgenstock.
“We are in contact with all parties and continue to work to ensure Russia’s participation,” said Jonas Montani, a spokesman for the Swiss Foreign Ministry.
The diplomat noted that on July 16, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York on July 16.
On the afternoon of September 10, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel statedConferences on Ukraine are meaningless without Russia. The Minister reminded that Russia continues to exist as a country, so its opinion should be taken into account.
Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz put forward Conditions for Russia’s participation in the peace summit in Ukraine.