DISINFO: The Swiss “peace conference” was a propaganda event
SUMMARY
The so-called 'peace conference' in Switzerland was a fraud. Russia was not included, so how was it a peace conference? It was a propaganda event to rally support around Washington’s puppet, Zelenskyy, whose term has expired and who is ruling illegitimately as a dictator
RESPONSE
Pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative aimed at discrediting the peace summit which Switzerland hosted on 15-16 June 2024, mixed with pro-Kremlin narratives questioning the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Following Ukraine’s request, Switzerland invited over 160 delegations from around the world to join for the first Summit on Peace in Ukraine which took place on the 15 and 16 June 2024. The invitees included members of the G7, G20, BRICS, many other countries from all continents, as well as the EU, three international organisations and religious representatives. According to the Swiss government, the summit aimed to create a framework favourable to comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine, as well as “a concrete roadmap for Russia's participation in the peace process.” If the summit does not provide fruitful results, it will be because of Russia's impossible preconditions for a peaceful settlement. Russia refuses to engage in any talks before the “unconditional surrender of the Kiev [sic] regime.”
For background, read our analysis: The Kremlin’s disinformation narratives about the Summit on Peace in Ukraine and The Kremlin’s twisted tale of peace
These disinformation narratives are being pushed again to challenge Zelenskyy’s legitimacy. However, the Ukrainian Constitution is straightforward: the President of Ukraine exercises his powers until the assumption of office by the newly-elected President. The continuity of government institutions is one of the key principles of the Constitution. Ukraine’s constitution clearly stipulates that no elections can be held during wartime. While this situation has caused some domestic controversy in Ukraine, almost all observers consider regular elections unfeasible as there are millions of refugees abroad, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians serving on the frontlines and a significant part of Ukrainian population lives under Russian occupation. There are also multiple funding and infrastructure problems that can hardly be addressed while the war is still ongoing. Also, a wide majority of Ukrainians think that the country should wait until the end of the war before celebrating new elections.
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