Russia Says It Remains in Contact With US on Ukraine Settlement

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 )

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