President Zelenskyy’s ambitious 10-point plan to end the war with Russia has the support of dozens of countries, according to a top official.

Writing on Telegram, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office Andriy Yermak said 58 countries had attended a meeting on how to implement the peace plan – up from 43 the last time a similar meeting was held.

But while the support of 58 countries may sound constructive, it remains just a fraction of the countries that openly support Ukraine.

When the UN voted last October on a resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion and demand the Kremlin’s immediate withdrawal, 143 countries voted in favour. 

What is Ukraine’s peace formula?

President Zelenskyy has been pushing his formula as Ukraine’s solution since last autumn. In June, he called it “the only comprehensive and fair plan to overcome both the Russian aggression and all its consequences.”

The plan is based around 10 points, including the restoration of Ukraine’s state borders with Russia before the invasion, and signing a document confirming the war is over.

The points also cover food, energy and nuclear security, the release of war prisoners and deportees, and the establishment of a tribunal to prosecute Russian war crimes.

But certain international figures have apparently suggested the president should lower his expectations.

Ahead of last weekend’s talks in Jeddah, which produced little concrete progress, US national security spokesman John Kirby said the formula should be a starting point in negotiations, not the end goal.