World leaders have discussed items listed in a peace plan put forward by Ukraine on the final day of a two-day peace summit in Switzerland.
One hundred countries and international organizations have been taking part in the summit that began on Saturday in the Swiss city of Burgenstock.
On Sunday, the participants held separate sessions to discuss three items of the 10-point peace plan. They include the safety of nuclear power plants and food security.
Diplomatic sources say the withdrawal of Russian troops and the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity in the peace plan were not on the agenda, out of consideration for some nations from what is collectively known as the Global South. They place importance on ties with Moscow.
On the first day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope, saying “Today is the day when the world begins to bring a just peace closer.”
Western leaders stressed continued support for Ukraine, but some other countries pointed to the need to include Russia at the table.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said serious negotiations will require “difficult compromise” and the peace process will need Russia’s participation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan echoed the view. He said the summit “could have been more result-oriented” if Russia had been present.
Ukraine is seeking to confirm unity at the gathering to put pressure on Russia. Attention is focused on whether the delegates can overcome the differences in their positions and adopt a joint communique.