Tag: Switzerland

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said on Wednesday that it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than […]

Switzerland Announces Summit on Ukraine Peace For Mid-June

(Bloomberg) — Switzerland will host a high level conference on June 15-16 to consolidate global support for a peace framework advocated by Ukraine that would end the war with Russia. Most Read from Bloomberg The aim of the gathering is to “create a common understanding” on how to achieve “a comprehensive, just and lasting peace […]

Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June

Switzerland’s government has said it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path towards peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day. The lakeside Burgenstock resort is expected to host the gathering on June 15-16. It […]

The key talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s clash with Switzerland

John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland will attempt to build upon a creditable draw with Belgium when they welcome Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening. O’Shea, placed in interim charge for two games as the Football Association of Ireland prepares to unveil Stephen Kenny’s successor, presided over a 0-0 draw with the Belgians on […]

John O’Shea focusing on Switzerland game amid speculation over Ireland future

John O’Shea is thinking no further ahead than Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland amid speculation he could become permanent Republic of Ireland manager after all. The Football Association of Ireland’s director of football Marc Canham revealed last month as O’Shea was placed in interim charge that Stephen Kenny’s successor would be named in early April, […]

Teams search for skier in Switzerland, five others found dead

STORY: The cross-country skiers, five of them members of the same family from Valais canton, went missing near the Tête Blanche mountain on Saturday on the Zermatt-Arolla path. Authorities have not given the cause of death for the five found late on Sunday (March 10) but described “catastrophic” conditions with avalanches, snow storms and extreme […]

Switzerland joins 13th EU sanctions package

Switzerland has joined the European Union’s 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes 106 individuals and 88 legal entities. Source: Switzerland’s Federal Council press service report Reportedly, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), which is responsible for sanctions, has decided to impose further sanctions against Russia. With this, Switzerland has […]

Switzerland joins EU in expanding sanctions against Russia

Switzerland has expanded its sanctions against Russia in line with the European Union’s 13th package of sanctions, the Swiss government announced on March 1. The EU adopted the latest package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 23, targeting an additional 106 individuals and 88 entities involved in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The list includes companies […]