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Switzerland offers platform for Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine

Switzerland offers platform for Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine photo: newly elected US President Donald Trump (Getty Images)

Switzerland is ready to host a meeting between newly elected US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine. The talks would involve a trilateral dialogue with Kyiv’s participation, Le Temps report.

According to the publication, Switzerland is ready to host a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin if they request it.

"Following the summit in Bürgenstock (referring to the first Global Peace Summit on Ukraine in June 2024), Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have been regularly informed of our readiness to support any diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing peace," stated Nicolas Bideau, head of the Swiss Foreign Ministry's information service.

At the same time, journalists note that the involvement of all parties — i.e., the US, Russia, and Ukraine — is expected.

However, as Le Temps adds, the Swiss government does not intend to take the initiative. Switzerland, as mentioned, is simply one of the countries ready to host a meeting between the politicians.

Trump-Putin meeting

Recently, newly elected US President Donald Trump stated that he is preparing a meeting with Vladimir Putin to "end" the war in Ukraine. He will take office on January 20.

Yesterday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin is allegedly "open to contact" with Donald Trump without preconditions, welcoming the US president’s desire to "resolve issues through dialogue."

Additionally, statements from the Kremlin continue to suggest a supposed desire to end the war in Ukraine. However, Russia continues to shell Ukrainian cities and villages, even intensifying attacks on some of them.

Moreover, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has already rejected the "peace proposals" from Trump’s team, despite the fact that no official initiatives have been received from the US yet.