Preparations for trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine do not imply a mandatory cessation of hostilities, Dmitry Peskov said. The Russian president's press secretary also emphasized that Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries do not call into question the upcoming negotiations to resolve the conflict.

Preparations for trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine do not imply a mandatory cessation of hostilities, Dmitry Peskov said. The Russian president's press secretary also emphasized that Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries do not call into question the upcoming negotiations to resolve the conflict.