Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis insisted that accepting the basic principles of such a broad peace settlement would help bring Russia to the negotiating table one day. But there is still a long way to go before a peaceful settlement is reached. Yermak also made it clear that peace talks with Russia are currently not possible.
Russia immediately presented a series of counter-demands for Moscow's possible participation in the Ukraine negotiations. First, Western countries should stop supplying Kiev with weapons, Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, state agency TASS reported. Additionally, anti-Russian sanctions and “Russophobic statements” must stop. However, if the project is aimed at influencing Russia's fundamental attitudes, they “will not allow themselves to be drawn into this trap.”
A ten-point plan for peace in Ukraine
The focus of the conference was once again the Ukraine “Peace Formula”. The ten-point plan includes the withdrawal of all Russian troops, the punishment of Russian war criminals, reparations and security guarantees. This is the fourth meeting of this kind. We must give hope to the people of Ukraine, Khasis said. Moscow has in the past described the investigation as a farce.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cheered a large number of participants in his video speech on Sunday evening. By participating, they affirmed the “restoration of a world order based on rules – for all people on Earth, without exception.”
Yermak also expressed satisfaction that several countries have recently signaled their support for Ukraine and participated in talks at the security adviser level. There is agreement here on important points. However, there was disagreement among Ukraine's pro-nations about bringing Russia to the table. The aim is to develop a developed peace plan within the Summit of Heads of State and Government.
Further discussions at the World Economic Forum
Cassis and Germak agreed that China, which did not participate on Sunday, should be included as much as possible. The World Economic Forum may be steps in this direction. Because Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not the only one expected in Davos. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has also announced his participation.
Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against a Russian war of aggression with Western assistance. Neither side is ready to make any concessions yet, Cassis said. With such conferences where a common language is found, the world is better placed for dialogue with Russia. He said the work will not end with this conference. Senior officials and national security advisers held discussions in Davos. The Federal Chancellor's adviser on foreign and security policy came from Berlin.
Given the stagnation in aid to Ukraine, such meetings help keep Kiev's backers in line and attract new ones. Germak hoped to get more support from Western allies, including the United States.