Switzerland Report Cyber Attacks And Disinformation Ahead Of Ukraine Peace Summit

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JAKARTA - Swiss authorities recorded an increase in cyberattacks and disinformation ahead of the summit regarding the peace of the Ukraine conflict which was held this weekend, the government said Monday.

About 90 and the organization has signed up to take part in talks to be held at a resort near downtown Lucerne on June 15-16, about half of South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Switzerland said.

Swiss President Viola Amherd said at a news conference cyberattacks had escalated in recent weeks and was asked how his government handled a personal attack on him in Russian media that had been published in Switzerland.

"We haven't called the ambassador yet," he said.

"That's how I want it, because the disinformation campaign is so extreme that people can see that a little reflects reality."

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said there was a clear "interest" to interfere with negotiations, but avoided saying who was behind the attack when asked if Russia was involved.

Switzerland says about half of the countries participating will be represented by heads of state or government.

The summit which aims to establish the next steps in the peace process will close with a final declaration, whose "ideal" is supported unanimously, said Foreign Minister Cassis.

Previously, Switzerland in January agreed to host the conflict summit in Ukraine. Russia has considered the summit a waste of time. According to Switzerland, Russia was not invited to participate because it indicated they were not interested in attending, although it also stressed Russia should be part of the peace process.