Russia Slams US-Led Ukraine Peace Conference in Switzerland as Political Maneuver

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12pm on 10 Apr 2024,Wednesday International

Russia's foreign ministry criticizes plans for a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland, labeling it a political maneuver by the US Democratic Party ahead of the presidential election. Moscow accuses Washington of prioritizing optics over resolving the conflict, with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleging the event serves American Democrats' political agenda. The conference, set for June 15-16 with US President Biden expected to attend, faces further scrutiny as Russia accuses Switzerland of forsaking neutrality. Tensions escalate as Moscow vows to continue its offensive in Ukraine, amid Swiss discussions on seizing Russian assets.            

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