65 Countries Participate in Ukraine Peace Talks in Malta, Russia Not in Attendance

Third round of talks focuses on Ukraine's 10-point peace plan; growing global support signifies Russia may have to accept international conditions.

The latest round of peace talks held in Malta marks the third assembly focused on Ukraine's 10-point peace plan, with a remarkable increase in global participation from 65 countries, a significant leap from the 15 participants at the first assembly in Copenhagen.
Russia, however, continues to dismiss the peace initiatives as biased and has consistently abstained from the meetings, casting a shadow over the proceedings.
While the rising international support for Ukraine's peace plan signifies that Russia might soon face increasing pressure to yield to international conditions, it remains to be seen how effective these negotiations will prove to be in persuading Russia to do so.
Five key issues discussed during the meetings included nuclear and energy security, food security, the release of prisoners of war and deportees, and the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Malta's Foreign Minister Ian Borg expressed strong support for Ukraine, citing multilateral efforts within the framework of international law and the U.N. Charter.