Sunak at Switzerland Summit: Urging Unity on Ukraine Before UK Election Showdown

Rishi Sunak arrives in Switzerland for Ukraine peace talks

This event is expected to be Mr. Sunak's final global appearance before the election on July 4.

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Saturday, June 15, 2024, 6:

Rishi Sunak has landed in Switzerland, marking what is expected to be his final global appearance before the UK's upcoming general election.

The prime minister, alongside fifty other global leaders, is participating in a Ukraine peace conference held at an isolated retreat near Lake Lucerne.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Sunak cautioned Russia's allies, stating they are "backing the wrong side of history."

He stated: "Putin is not genuinely interested in peace. He has initiated a vigorous diplomatic offensive against this summit, urging nations to abstain from attending, and spreading a fabricated story about his readiness to engage in negotiations."

This is the most significant assembly of global leaders dedicated exclusively to discussing Ukraine since the onset of the Russian invasion.

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Mr. Sunak held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to Ukraine and underscore that any agreement for peace should adhere to his conditions.

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The gathering takes place one day following the prime minister's return from the G7 summit in Italy, coinciding with the halfway mark of the general election campaign.

With less than three weeks to go before the election, the Conservatives remain behind in the polls, suggesting this may be Prime Minister Sunak's final international summit if he does not retain his position.

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In recent times, Sir Keir Starmer has been actively enhancing his international profile, participating in significant global events like the COP climate summit in Dubai and the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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At the D-Day events in France last week, the leader of the Labour Party was also seen engaging in conversations with global figures, among them President Zelenskyy.

Mr. Sunak faced backlash for his early departure from the events and later issued an apology.

The prime minister was present at the Trooping the Colour parade and is anticipated to return to the UK on Saturday evening to resume campaigning.

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