Conference in Switzerland not to settle situation in Ukraine - Kremlin

The Kremlin thinks that a conference on Ukraine slated to take place in Switzerland in June is futile, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the RT TV channel. 

"So far, we’ve seen an attempt to prepare a conference in Switzerland. A conference which, from our point of view, is futile in terms of seeking some ways of settling the conflict around Ukraine," he said.

The Kremlin official branded the idea of discussing these issues at a summit without Russia as absurd. He noted that, however, Western countries "decided to get involved in this absurd affair anyway."