Swiss Ambassador to Ukraine Félix Baumann has clarified Switzerland’s position on the China-Brazil “peace initiative” for Ukraine, emphasizing the country’s role as an observer and reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.

In an interview with Interfax-Ukraine on 4 October, Baumann addressed what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding Switzerland’s involvement in the recent meeting held by China and Brazil in New York.

“Switzerland did not join or did not subscribe the final communiqué of this meeting that was held by China and Brazil last week in New York. We attended the meeting, but as observers, and third, yes, we did not change our position,” Baumann stated.

The ambassador emphasized that Switzerland’s stance remains clear:

“Any solution to the – in response to the Russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine must be a fully – must fully respect international law, the United Nations Charter, and in particular territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.”

Baumann explained that Switzerland believes all peace plans respecting these fundamental principles should be considered. He referenced the final communiqué of the first summit on peace in Ukraine, held in Switzerland in June, which was based on Ukraine’s Peace Formula and other peace proposals aligned with international law.

The Swiss diplomat clarified that the decision to attend the recent meeting as an observer was in line with this position and because Switzerland believes “it’s important to talk about peace in a situation where we have a war that causes immense suffering and victims.”

Baumann concluded by reiterating Switzerland’s unchanged position:

“Nothing shall be decided without Ukraine.”

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