On October 28-29, 2023, second Jeddah format meeting in Malta. Continuation of diplomatic efforts for Zelensky Peace Formula.
Participants: National security advisers from 65+ countries (vs 40 in Jeddah). China again present. Russia absent.
Objective: Increase international consensus on Zelensky's 10 points, prepare global summit.
Discussion: Focus on 3 less controversial points: nuclear security (Zaporizhzhia), food security (Black Sea grain), prisoner exchange.
Positions:
- West: Russian withdrawal prerequisite for peace
- China/India: Negotiations with Russia necessary
- Arab countries: Offer neutral mediation
- South Africa/Brazil: Criticize "unilateral approach"
Result: Consensus on need for "just and lasting peace". No agreement on how to achieve it.
Progress from Jeddah: More countries (65 vs 40), but still no concrete commitments. West/Global South divide widens.
Assessment: Diplomatically useful (shows many countries want peace), but substantially sterile. Without Russia nothing can be concluded. Format becomes repetitive: same debate, same positions, zero results.