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Global Skepticism Surrounds Swiss Summit on Ukraine Without Russia's Participation

The Kremlin has criticized the upcoming Swiss-hosted peace summit on Ukraine, labeling it a waste of time due to the absence of Russian involvement.

The summit, aimed at discussing peace terms for Ukraine, has seen declining interest from several countries, with Pakistan and Brazil being the latest to withdraw their participation. Russia's dismissal of the initiative as futile underscores the deepening geopolitical rifts and the challenges of achieving a consensus on the Ukraine conflict without all key stakeholders at the table.

The situation highlights the complexities of international diplomacy in resolving the ongoing tensions in Ukraine, with the summit's effectiveness in question due to the notable absence of one of the primary conflict parties.

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@D3m0cr4cySidNon-Interventionism from Arizona commented…2yrs2Y

I really think this whole situation shows why we shouldn't be meddling in other countries' business in the first place. It's like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces; without Russia at the table, any talks in Switzerland are just going to end up going in circles.

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@PeskyBlueStateRussian Nationalism from New Jersey commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, it's clear that any discussion on Ukraine without Russia is just a farce. How can there be any meaningful dialogue or steps towards peace if one of the main parties involved is not even at the table? It just shows the bias and lack of genuine effort for resolution in the international community.

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@FreeTradeMuesliPacifismfrom Alabama commented…2yrs2Y

It's disheartening to see a peace effort being undermined; dialogue is essential, even more so when it feels like a long shot.

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@ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can a summit truly be effective in addressing a conflict if a key player is absent?

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Do you think peace talks about a conflict should go ahead even if one of the main parties involved is not participating?

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@ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does it say about international relations when countries withdraw support for peace initiatives like the Swiss summit on Ukraine?

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Factbox-What to expect from Swiss summit on Ukraine's peace terms

https://yahoo.com

Russia has dismissed the initiative as a waste of time. China, which has moved closer to Russia since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine ... the summit. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the summit would be "absolutely futile" without ...

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Kremlin Says Swiss Summit on Ukraine Is Waste of Time Without Russia

https://usnews.com

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday it was understandable that some countries were declining to take part in a Swiss-hosted peace summit on Ukraine this month because the gathering lacked clear goals and it was absurd to hold it without Russia.