On July 23, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a regular press briefing that Russia and the US maintain contacts on the Ukraine issue. This is a positive aspect, but it is impossible to discuss any new developments or acceleration in the mediation process at this stage. Peskov said that Russia and the US will continue to maintain dialogue through working channels, and Russia expects US negotiators to go to Moscow when time permits to continue face-to-face discussions on the Ukrainian mediation.

On July 23, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a regular press briefing that Russia and the US maintain contacts on the Ukraine issue. This is a positive aspect, but it is impossible to discuss any new developments or acceleration in the mediation process at this stage. Peskov said that Russia and the US will continue to maintain dialogue through working channels, and Russia expects US negotiators to go to Moscow when time permits to continue face-to-face discussions on the Ukrainian mediation.