World Leaders Gather for Ukraine War Summit in Switzerland: China and Russia Absent
World leaders convened in Switzerland for a summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, yet the absence of key allies of Russia, notably China, has cast a shadow over the event's potential impact. The summit, which began on Saturday, saw participation from over 50 heads of state including United States Vice President Kamala Harris, along with leaders from the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Notably missing were representatives from Russia and China, two influential nations whose presence was anticipated to significantly shape the discussions. Swiss President Viola Amherd and President Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the gathering, highlighting its importance in rallying global efforts towards achieving peace. Zelenskyy emphasized the summit's role in defining a just and lasting peace that could be communicated to Russia, despite its absence. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the summ...
