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Posted on March 25, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia affirms ongoing contact with the U.S. on a Ukraine settlement, values American mediation, and signals openness to dialogue, potentially including a Duma delegation visit to Washington.
MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - Russia remains in contact with the United States on a possible settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and hopes Washington will continue its mediation efforts, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
"Moscow continues to maintain contact with the Americans through existing channels. We are receiving updates on the situation. We welcome the continued efforts by the American side to create the necessary conditions for reaching a settlement in the Ukrainian issue," Peskov said, adding that Russia remains open for dialogue.
The Vedomosti newspaper reported earlier on Wednesday, citing sources, that a delegation of Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to visit the U.S. in the near future.
Commenting on the report, Peskov said the Kremlin welcomed all forms of dialogue with Washington and that, if the visit were to take place, it would be in the interests of both countries.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Andrew heavens/Guy Faulconbridge )
Yes, Russia maintains ongoing communication with the US regarding a possible settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
The Kremlin welcomes US mediation efforts and remains open to dialogue to help create conditions for a settlement.
A delegation of Russian lawmakers is expected to visit the US in the near future, according to media sources.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia remains in contact with the US and appreciates America's continued efforts toward resolving the Ukraine issue.
The Kremlin welcomes all forms of dialogue with the US, believing engagements are in the interests of both countries.
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