Ukraine Seeks Global Support Against Russia at Peace Forum in Malta

Ukraine pushes for international consensus around its cause amid relentless fighting, proposing a 10-point peace settlement and plans for a global peace summit.

• The Ukraine Peace Forum in Malta, intended to rally international support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, was attended by representatives from 66 countries, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This included allies like the United States, Britain, and European Union countries, along with India, Brazil, and South Africa.
• The talks revolved around Ukraine's proposed 10-point settlement, or 'Peace Formula', which demands the complete withdrawal of Russian forces, an end to hostilities, and reparations from Russia. Russia, however, was not present at the forum, marking the ongoing disagreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
• Even as fighting continues on the ground, Ukraine is actively pursuing an international consensus on its cause. It views rallying international support as a 'fundamentally important first goal', as stated by Pavlo Klimkin, a former Ukrainian foreign minister.
• Ukraine has plans to organize a global 'peace summit' of world leaders within the year. This aim, while ambitious, is seen as necessary and achievable, according to Deputy Minister Mykola Tochytskyi.
• The situation is complicated by the differing positions of various countries regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ukraine's support for Israel could potentially affect its efforts to build ties with African, Asian, and Latin American governments. Also, the election of Mike Johnson as speaker of the House in the U.S. creates uncertainty around aid from Ukraine’s largest supplier of weapons.

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