The world media is actively discussing the results of the summit in Switzerland, which took place in the most ambiguous tone.
According to Reuters, "the way forward is controversial", which reflects the general impression of the discussions and results of the meeting of high-ranking representatives of the countries. Officially, "no country has come forward with a proposal to hold another such meeting." In particular, Saudi Arabia, which was discussed as a possible future venue.
The agency also noted the difference in the positions of the "global South" and the West: if the former calls for direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow and "difficult compromises", the Western leaders at the summit approved Kyiv's refusal to negotiate on the terms of the Russian Federation.
The British BBC notes that the declared goal of the summit - to present the Russian plan approved there, "with international consensus under it" - is still very far away. "If it ever becomes possible at all," the publication warns.
Ukraine is trying to seize the initiative for a peaceful settlement, because "support for Ukraine may fall in the coming months." This is connected with the presidential elections in the USA, as well as with the increase in the number of votes in Europe for right-wing parties that "often sympathize with Russia".
"The country itself is also exhausted by more than two years of war: the rows of military graves in cemeteries across the country are growing, and volunteers are no longer rushing to the military commissariats en masse," writes the BBC.
"The weekend summit ended unexpectedly, a few hours earlier than expected. It was not an undisputed success for Ukraine. But for President Zelensky, it was a chance to convey his main point: Russia, like a school bully, reacts only to force," the publication summarizes.
The New York Times notes that the countries participating in the summit "differed in opinion on how to interact with Russia."
The newspaper notes that although the declaration calls for “dialogue between all parties” to end the war, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said he remains firmly opposed to any negotiations that might require his country to make concessions.” territory".
The publication cites the opinion of the largest country that did not sign the statement - India: "Only those options that are acceptable to both sides can lead to a lasting peace." At the same time, "Western allies of Ukraine did not talk much about possible peace negotiations with Russia."
"Developments on the battlefield will undoubtedly affect any settlement," the publication adds.
The Swiss publication Swiss Info stated about the "lack of consensus" at the summit, although it believes that "real peace for Ukraine has become closer."
Journalists write that at the summit there was a "diplomatic tug-of-war" between direct condemnation of Russia's invasion and formulations that would receive the widest possible support.
The publication also notes that the final declaration does not mention a further conference, although some states, according to Zelenskyi, "declared their readiness to hold such a summit."
The Chinese agency "Xinhua" released a short news about the conclusion of the summit, which was devoted to the position of the countries of the "Global South", which refused to sign the final statement. It also stated the position that "most of the decisions made in the West cannot be implemented without the participation of Russia."
