Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have restricted sanctions, preserving policy flexibility important to startups and investors.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war, warning of risks to energy security, AI and the wider innovation economy.
Lavrov rejected a pause for Ukraine talks, keeping war risk high for startups, VC investors and technology M&A tied to the region.
Ukraine has requested a UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels threaten global trade and the innovation ecosystem.
Ukraine calls for banning Russian military from UN peacekeeping due to documented sexual crimes, escalating geopolitical tensions impacting tech investment and innovation ecosystems.
UN peacekeeping personnel have dropped to a 25-year low amid funding and geopolitical issues, posing challenges to global security and impacting startups in defense tech sectors.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.