Ukraine recovery conference held in Switzerland

STORY: Swiss President Ignazo Cassis welcomed them at the conference venue, Villa Ciani, a 19th century-mansion located on the shore of Lake Lugano.

The conference will address the priorities, methods and principles of reconstruction, as well as what form reconstruction may take in the areas of infrastructure, the economy, the environment and social issues.

It will also consist of a pledging element.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to address the participants later in the day.