Hello and welcome to News Hour from the BBC World Service. We're coming to live from our studio in

central London. I'm Lee's to Set. We begin with the war in Ukraine. Nearly 100 world leaders

came together at a Swiss mountain resort to discuss a path to peace. Their final communique emphasized Ukraine's

territorial integrity and a call for dialogue, the exchange of prisoners and the return of

abducted children from Russia.

But Russia wasn't invited and its ally China declined to attend.

And countries which maintain trading relations with Moscow,

including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, didn't sign the final

communique. But the participants still hailed their progress and signaled their strong backing

for Kyve. The US's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan,

said Washington would continue to stand alongside Ukraine as it defended itself against Russia's invasion.

This summit from our perspective is a critical milestone on a path towards a just

peace and the United States of America will proudly walk with Ukraine along that path

until Ukraine prevails and peace prevails. The Communicated stress the need to

involve all parties. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Russia would be

welcome to contribute to furry future talks once it met certain conditions.

I call on Russia to heed the message of the international community, respect the territorial

integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, put an end to imperialist violence and bring back the children.

Speaking at that same news conference, Ukraine's President,

Vlordid Me Rizelky, admitted time was not on his countryside.

We are at a war and we don't have time for prolonged work.

Moving to peace means acting fast. Preparations will take months, not years.

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