US and Ukraine hold talks on ending war with Russia

Maria Zakharovarussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Bilateral contacts with the US are quite intensive at this stage. Their level and formats are often coordinated quite quickly in working mode."

Quote from Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova

We have big meetings coming up. As you know, it's Saudi Arabia that's going to include Russia. It'll be Ukraine. We'll see if we can get something done."

Earlier President Donald Trump appeared to confirm the reported plans, speaking to the press at Air Force One on March 9, and saying

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

We’re at the initial stage of restoring our bilateral relations. The road ahead is quite long and difficult, but at least the two presidents have expressed their political will in this direction,

Peskov told reporters