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Swiss say would grant Putin ‘immunity’ for peace talks

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Swiss say would grant Putin ‘immunity’ for peace talks

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Switzerland confirmed it would grant Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity if he attended peace talks in Ukraine, despite the ICC's arrest warrant. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis stated this immunity applies specifically to peace conferences, not private visits. This follows French President Macron's suggestion of a potential peace summit in a neutral country like Switzerland. While Switzerland is prepared to host, Russia has shown reluctance due to Switzerland adopting EU sanctions. Cassis highlighted Switzerland's neutrality and experience, citing the recent participation of a sanctioned Russian official in a Geneva conference as precedent.

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