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Zelensky Arrives in Switzerland, Participates in Davos Forum


Mon 15 Jan 2024 | 09:12 PM
Israa Farhan

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Switzerland on Monday for a working visit, where he will meet with the country's leaders and participate in the Davos Forum.

Zelensky will hold talks with the presidents of both houses of parliament, party leaders, factions, and the president of the republic during his visit.

More than 80 countries gathered in Switzerland yesterday to discuss a peace formula for Ukraine proposed by Zelensky.

However, the Swiss organizers of the meeting acknowledged their lack of readiness to include Russia in the talks.

National security advisers from 83 countries participated in a fourth round of discussions based on Zelensky's proposal, which includes ten points aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. 

This comes after nearly two years since Russia launched its extensive military attack on the country.

The discussions were co-chaired by Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, and Ignazio Cassis, the Swiss Foreign Minister.

The talks took place at the Davos ski resort in eastern Switzerland on the eve of the World Economic Forum, which lasts for five days and brings together global political and economic elites.

The Davos discussions focused primarily on adopting criteria to limit hostile actions, the withdrawal of Russian forces, achieving justice for the crimes committed, and preventing any further escalation.