Switzerland

2024 - 6 - 15

Switzerland's Euro 2024 Triumph and Ukraine Peace Summit: A Weekend of Ups and Downs

Diplomacy - Euro 2024 - Football - Peace Summit - Switzerland - Ukraine - World Leaders

Discover how Switzerland conquered the soccer field at Euro 2024 and played host to crucial talks for peace in Ukraine!

In a whirlwind weekend, Switzerland displayed prowess both on the soccer field and in international diplomacy. As they outclassed Hungary with a 3-1 win in the Euro 2024 opener, goals from stars like Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer sealed their victory. Meanwhile, a critical peace summit in Switzerland brought together world leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, at a pivotal moment for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

While the Switzerland national team celebrated their sporting success, the focus shifted to the high-stakes discussions at the Ukraine summit. With Russia and China notably absent, questions arose about the summit's effectiveness. Nevertheless, the event aimed to pave the way for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the global community's commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue.

As Breel Embolo made an emotional return to the pitch for Switzerland after a hiatus, the significance of unity and resilience in both sports and politics became evident. The weekend showcased Switzerland's multifaceted role in addressing challenges, from scoring goals on the field to facilitating crucial peace talks on the world stage.

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Dozens of leaders gather in Switzerland at critical time for Ukraine (Kyodo News Plus)

The so-called peace summit at a resort overlooking Lake Lucerne comes at a critical time for Ukraine as Russia, which started a full-scale invasion of its ...

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Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euros opener (The Straits Times)

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group A - Hungary v Switzerland - Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany - June 15, 2024 Switzerland's Michel Aebischer, ...

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Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace (CNA)

BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland: World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Switzerland on Saturday (Jun 15) for a summit on peace in ...

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Switzerland bring back Schar, Shaqiri on bench for Hungary match (CNA)

COLOGNE, Germany : Switzerland coach Murat Yakin brought experienced defender Fabian Schar and midfielder Michel Aebischer back into his team and opted to ...

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Russia, China absent as world leaders meet for Ukraine peace ... (Aljazeera.com)

China's non-participation in Switzerland summit raises questions over point of event, which Russia dismissed as 'futile'

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Switzerland hold off Hungary fightback after Duah bursts on to the ... (The Guardian)

Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 in their Euro 2024 Group A game, with Kwadwo Duah, Michel Aebischer and Breel Embolo on the scoresheet.

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Switzerland sink Hungary to make strong start at Euro 2024 (FRANCE 24)

Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on ...

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Hungary 1-3 Switzerland: Breel Embolo scores on emotional return ... (Eurosport.com)

Breel Embolo hasn't played for the Switzerland national team since the 2022 Qatar World Cup but he made an emotional return coming off the bench in his ...

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Switzerland sink Hungary to make strong start at Euro 2024 (CNA)

COLOGNE, Germany: Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win ...

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Ukraine Peace Summit: Leaders meet in Switzerland, Russia absent (The Associated Press)

Swiss officials hosting the conference say more than 50 heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euro 2024 opener (swissinfo.ch)

Playing in only his second national team game, Duah put the Swiss ahead with a cool finish after 12 minutes after being put through by Aebischer, who doubled ...

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Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euros opener (CNA)

COLOGNE, Germany : Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday, with first ...

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Switzerland 3-1 Hungary (15 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Switzerland vs. Hungary Uefa European Championship game from 15 June 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Euro 2024: Spain opens campaign with statement 3-0 win over Croatia (CNN)

Spain earned an impressive victory over Croatia. Sergei Grits/AP. CNN —. Spain kicked off its Euro 2024 campaign with ...

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Hungary - Switzerland live: Euro 2024 - Football - Eurosport (Eurosport.com)

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch Hungary - Switzerland live on 15/06/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

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World leaders attend peace summit on Ukraine in Switzerland (Voice of America)

Swiss President Viola Amherd and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a press conference during the Ukraine Peace Summit at the luxury Burgenstock resort ...

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World leaders join major Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland - but ... (CNN)

Dozens of governments are attending a conference in Switzerland dedicated to setting out a path towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.

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Draft Joint Communique for Ukraine Conference in Switzerland (The Straits Times)

Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, ...

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Switzerland outclass Hungary with 3-1 win in Euros opener (CNA)

COLOGNE, Germany : Switzerland got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 3-1 win over a shaky Hungary on Saturday, with first ...

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Ukraine Peace Talks Held in Switzerland, Though Russia Isn't Invited (The New York Times)

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, center, arriving in Switzerland for a peace conference, on Friday. If the weekend's participants can agree on his ...

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What to expect from the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland (EURACTIV)

Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland on Saturday (15 June) will aim to drum up broad support for Kyiv's peace plan and dial up pressure on Moscow to end its ...

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Switzerland 3-1 Hungary (15 Jun, 2024) Game Analysis - - ESPN (SG) (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Switzerland vs. Hungary Uefa European Championship game from 15 June 2024 on - ESPN (SG).

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Switzerland Peace Summit: Zelenskyy could present peace plan to ... (Euronews)

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would first ensure approval of peace deal from the dozens of leaders attending the peace summit in Switzerland.

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