Swiss govt statement: Swiss President Keller-Sutter met Ukrainian Prime Minister on Thursday in Bern, talks focused on peace process

Swiss govt statement: Swiss President Keller-Sutter met Ukrainian Prime Minister on Thursday in Bern, talks focused on peace process

Swiss President Keller-Sutter met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko on Thursday in Bern, focusing on the ongoing peace process in Ukraine. The meeting comes amidst intensified diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia, with various countries and organizations involved in mediation.

The Swiss President and Ukrainian Prime Minister discussed the current state of the conflict, the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine, and the role of international actors in facilitating peace. They also touched upon the need for robust economic and military support to strengthen Ukraine's position at the negotiating table.

In a separate development, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced plans to meet with Ukrainian representatives in New York, including Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Administration, and Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The meeting is expected to focus on security guarantees and the upcoming bilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that if Zelenskyy and Putin’s talks fail, the West may consider new sanctions against Russia. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine should receive security guarantees that come very close to what NATO membership means as part of any future peace agreement. The German foreign minister emphasized the importance of expanding the circle of guarantor nations beyond Europe, particularly noting the need for United States participation in any security framework.

The diplomatic activity has increased in recent weeks to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. However, despite Trump's August 15 summit with Putin in Alaska and subsequent White House discussions with Zelenskyy and European leaders, little progress has been made in negotiations.

Fighting continued in Ukraine on Wednesday, with Russian forces launching missile strikes and air strikes, and making ground gains in various regions. The Ukrainian government delegation has been touring the Middle East and Europe, visiting Qatar on Tuesday and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday before heading to Switzerland on Thursday.

The Swiss President's meeting with the Ukrainian Prime Minister underscores the global effort to bring an end to the conflict. The ongoing peace talks and the potential for new security guarantees for Ukraine are crucial for investors and financial professionals to monitor, as the stability and security of Ukraine directly impact regional and global economic dynamics.

References:
[1] https://ubn.news/this-week-ukrainian-and-american-diplomats-will-meet-in-new-york-to-further-the-peace-process/
[2] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/27/zelenskyy-says-aides-to-meet-trump-team-in-new-york-on-friday
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