Russia has expressed its belief that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s plan to resolve the nearly two-year war lacks hope for success and has criticised the recent peace meetings as “pointless and harmful.” The latest round of talks, the fourth in a series, was held in Davos, bringing officials from numerous countries but excluding Russia.
According to a commentary on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website, the meeting showcased differences among participants and failed to increase support for Zelenskiy’s proposals.
The commentary argued that “there is a growing understanding that no overall, fair and sustainable peace can be achieved by focusing on the ultimatum of the ‘Zelenskiy formula.”
Russia, not invited to these meetings, has consistently rejected the plan. Zelenskiy’s peace plan calls for the withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine, recognition of its 1991 post-Soviet borders, and a mechanism to hold Moscow accountable.
Despite Russia’s absence, Ukraine has been seeking broader support, particularly from the “global south.” The Swiss government has agreed to host a global peace summit on Ukraine at Zelenskiy’s request, aiming to gather international support for a resolution to the conflict.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the Davos talks, stating that any meaningful settlement must involve Russia’s participation.
