Ukraine Bid for Global South Support Falters at Swiss Summit

India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa among non-signatories
Two-day summit in Switzerland aimed to cement global backing

WATCH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to get the support of a number of key nations from the Global South in the war against Russia’s invasion. Oliver Crook Reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Bastian Benrath-Wright and Andrea Palasciano

June 16, 2024 at 11:50 AM UTC

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June 16, 2024 at 4:23 PM UTC

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to win over a number of key nations from the Global South at a two-day summit in Switzerland, casting a shadow over his bid to broaden support in the war against Russia’s invasion.

India, Indonesia, South Africa and Saudi Arabia were among nations that didn’t sign on to a final statement drawn up at the June 15-16 meeting. Of more than 100 countries and organizations that participated, only 83 signed the final communique, according to the Swiss hosts. A previous list contained 84 signatories.