Swiss diplomacy: Lüchinger plans to conference peace with Trump and Putin

Swiss diplomacy: Lüchinger plans to conference peace with Trump and Putin

Gabriel Lüchinger, head of the international security department in the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA), has had significant discussions in Moscow this week. These took place during the 13th security conference in Moscow, but apart from the official program. According to NZZ are the content of the conversations, however future negotiation rounds between Russia and Ukraine.

Lüchinger returned from his Moscow trip to Herzogenbuchsee after three days. He is considered an important personality in Swiss diplomacy and has already organized the Ukraine conference at the Bürgenstock, which was emphasized as a significant step in the peace process. His versatile biography also includes a background in law and international law as well as positions as a military attaché in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Before his current appointment as a special sentence of the Federal Council for the United States, he was Secretary General of SVP Switzerland.

Swiss role as an intermediary

Switzerland is still perceived as a potential mediator between great powers, although relationships with Russia have been tense since the country joined the EU sanctions. There is political support for Lüchinger and his initiative to convene a peace conference in Switzerland. In a remarkable turn, Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy, proposed such a conference in which negotiators such as Trump, Putin and Selenski could take part. Nevertheless, the EDA did not comment on this proposal and instead planned low -threshold meetings in Istanbul.

lüchinger is described as credible and discreet, and there is speculation about its possible role in Swiss intelligence service. His previous position as SVP general secretary could also benefit him within Swiss politics.

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