Switzerland Hosts Global Peace Summit Without Russian Participation
92 countries gather to discuss Ukraine peace framework as Moscow and Beijing notably absent from diplomatic initiative
Major Diplomatic Gathering Seeks Peace Path Forward
Switzerland hosted a major international peace summit on June 15-16, 2024, with representatives from 92 countries discussing pathways to end the conflict, though the absence of Russia and China limited immediate breakthrough potential.
Key Facts
- Participants: 92 countries and organizations
- Location: Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland
- Notable absences: Russia, China
- Outcome: Joint communiqué by 80+ nations
Summit Objectives
The gathering aimed to:
- Build international consensus
- Establish peace principles
- Address humanitarian issues
- Create negotiation framework
Zelensky’s Peace Formula
Ukraine presented 10-point plan:
- Territorial integrity restoration
- Russian troop withdrawal
- War crimes accountability
- Nuclear safety guarantees
- Food security provisions
Participation Dynamics
Attendance patterns showed:
- Western nations full support
- Global South mixed response
- BRICS members divided
- Middle powers engagement
Joint Communiqué
Final document addressed:
- Nuclear plant safety
- Food security guarantees
- Prisoner exchanges
- Navigation freedom
- Territorial integrity principles
Russian Response
Moscow characterized summit as:
- “Ultimatum conference”
- Western propaganda exercise
- Doomed without Russian input
- Violation of negotiation principles
Chinese Absence
Beijing’s non-participation reflected:
- Insistence on Russian inclusion
- Alternative peace plan promotion
- Neutral mediator positioning
- BRICS solidarity considerations
Global South Positions
Developing nations showed:
- Concern for conflict impacts
- Call for inclusive dialogue
- Economic priority emphasis
- Humanitarian focus
Concrete Outcomes
Limited achievements included:
- Humanitarian corridor agreements
- Nuclear safety commitments
- Food export principles
- Future meeting framework
Saudi Arabia Role
Kingdom’s participation notable for:
- Previous mediation attempts
- Prisoner exchange facilitation
- Bridge-building efforts
- Regional influence demonstration
Implementation Challenges
Summit exposed:
- Fundamental position gaps
- Enforcement mechanism absence
- Russian participation necessity
- Timeline disagreements
Future Process
Next steps outlined:
- Working group establishment
- Regional consultation rounds
- Possible follow-up summit
- Mediator country roles
The Swiss summit demonstrated broad international support for peace principles while highlighting the fundamental challenge of achieving meaningful progress without all parties’ participation.