Zelenskyy hails Switzerland's involvement in upcoming peace summit on Ukraine

Swiss President Viola Amherd, right, listens to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, as they address the media after their bilateral talks in Kehrsatz near Bern, Switzerland, on Jan. 15, 2024. [AFP]

During a working visit in Bern, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to Switzerland, a country of "global importance," for its support of Ukraine and for its efforts to promote justice and "fair peace."

"I am grateful for your principled political support of Ukraine from the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion. I thank you for joining the European sanctions packages. And, of course, for our joint work on the implementation of the Peace Formula," Zelenskyy said, addressing his Swiss counterpart, Viola Amherd, during a meeting with media representatives following their talks in Bern.