War & peace

Zelensky: next Ukraine war talks to take place in Switzerland

Demonstrations take place on Place des Nations on the fringes of the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a new round of negotiations on the war in Ukraine is also expected to take place in Switzerland.

"Peace Council: Switzerland to participate as an observer

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to participate as an observer in Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The Swiss are interested in supporting reconstruction efforts in Gaza but have yet to decide whether to join the Board of Peace.

Burj El Barajneh is one of twelve Palestinian camps in Lebanon, pictured here in November 2025.

International cooperation

Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.

US/Ukraine/Russia talks kick off in Geneva

International Geneva

Russia, Ukraine and US meet in Geneva for talks on ending war

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Russia, Ukraine, and US hold Geneva talks on ending war.

US Mission to the UN during negotiations between the Americans and Ukrainians at the end of November 2025.

International Geneva

What to expect from the Geneva talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Russian, Ukrainian and American representatives are in Geneva to negotiate peace in Ukraine. While this is a coup for Swiss diplomacy, the chances of resolving the conflict are minimal. An explainer.

International Geneva

Is the world returning to spheres of influence?

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 With the US wanting to "dominate its hemisphere", Russia continuing its invasion of Ukraine and China coveting Taiwan, spheres of influence are making a comeback. An explainer.