Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has officially confirmed that his country is "more than ready" to hold a summit between Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.
Points of attention
- The offer includes 'immunity' for Putin during the peace conference, adding a unique dimension to the proposal.
- The push for the summit reflects efforts to facilitate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in a European setting.
Switzerland ready to host Zelenskyy-Putin summit
The head of Swiss diplomacy recalled his country's rich experience in the field of diplomacy:
"I believe 200% in holding this summit, and we have been discussing it for a long time," Ignazio Cassis emphasized.
The Swiss Foreign Minister made a statement on this matter during a joint speech with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani in Bern.
According to the latter, he reminded his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov many times about Switzerland's readiness.
Moreover, Ignazio Cassis offered Putin "immunity" if he "comes to the peace conference."
According to Antonio Tajani, Rome remains ready to organize the summit, but Italy "supports" Geneva.
French leader Emmanuel Macron is convinced that the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin should take place in Europe, and is advocating for it to be held in Geneva.
