Zelensky Urges Biden to Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland Next Month, Warns Against Applauding Putin

May 28, 2024, 11:00 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to attend a peace summit organized by Kyiv in Switzerland next month. Zelensky emphasized on May 28 that Biden's absence would be akin to applauding Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a press conference in Brussels, Zelensky stated that Biden's presence is crucial, as other leaders look to the United States for their reactions. Zelensky described the decision not to attend as 'not very strong' and stressed the importance of maximum participation at the summit. He also likened Biden's absence to giving Putin a standing ovation.