Russia Rejects Planned Ukraine Peace Conference in Switzerland
Moscow criticizes exclusion from June talks, undermining prospects for a negotiated settlement.
- Kremlin states Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland are senseless without Russia's participation.
- Putin dismisses the scheduled conference, emphasizing that Russia will not accept enforced peace plans.
- Switzerland aims to host a high-level conference in June, despite Russia's non-invitation, hoping for eventual Russian involvement.
- Russia criticizes the 'Zelensky formula' for peace, which demands troop withdrawal and reparations without offering compromises.
- Swiss neutrality questioned by Russia, claiming bias towards Ukraine and anti-Russian positions.