Russia not interested in Ukrainian statements on peace conferences — Lavrov

The Russian side is not interested in Kiev’s information about possible settlement conferences, Moscow's position has already been clearly voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference following his participation in the 19th East Asia Summit.

Near ‘Zero’ Effectiveness: Kremlin Rubbishes Swiss-Hosted ‘Summit’ on Ukraine

 The effectiveness of the ‘peace’ conference on Ukraine held over the past weekend in Switzerland is close to zero, said Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Mexico's FM Urges Inclusion of Russia in Talks on Ukraine

Russia should be included in peace talks with Ukraine, said Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena at the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland.

'Peace summit' on Ukraine may antithetically prolong conflict — Japanese lawmaker

The upcoming conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, which is being called a "peace summit," may, on the contrary, lead to the prolongation of the conflict, a member of the upper house of the Japanese parliament, Muneo Suzuki, told a TASS correspondent.

Saudi Arabia refused to participate in the "conference" on Ukraine

Saudi Arabia will not participate in the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, the German news agency DPA reported, citing diplomatic sources in the kingdom.

China Unlikely to Attend Ukrainian ‘Peace Formula’ Summit in Malta

A report in US media on Thursday indicated it was probable that China may not send representatives to a Ukraine-organized international summit in Malta this weekend.

Peace Summit on Gaza Conflict to Take Place in Cairo on Saturday

An international meeting to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip will be held in Cairo on Saturday.
As many as 31 countries and three international organizations are expected to attend the gathering, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, among others.

Putin Says Merkels Words About Minsk Agreements Unexpected, Disappointing

 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the statement of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the Minsk agreements had been concluded only to give Ukraine time to prepare for war with Russia were unexpected and disappointing for him.

Merkel’s confession about Minsk Agreements a solid bid for a tribunal — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman

 The confession made by German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel’s in her interview for Die Zeit that the Minsk Agreements were signed in order to buy time for Ukraine to prepare for a military standoff with Russia could be used for an investigation in a tribunal, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

Israel’s Lieberman urges Jews to leave France

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Monday called on French Jews to leave their country to protest a Paris-hosted conference planned for next month aimed at restarting Palestine-Israel peace talks, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth has reported.

Hollande calls for new Syria peace conference

Francois Hollande Wednesday called for a new Syria peace conference as part of efforts to end a conflict which has claimed some 250,000 lives and destabilized the whole region.