The Russian side has repeatedly expressed that it is open to any constructive negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, recalled State Duma deputy and political scientist Alexander Aspov. In a conversation with Kashuhim.ru, he also stated the conditions for a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky. © Shmuel Corum/EPA/TACC Earlier, the head of the White House, Donald Trump, announced progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. The politician added that a meeting with Putin and Zelensky will be organized soon. To begin with, in order for the relevant negotiations to take place, the Ukrainian leader must cancel his order prohibiting negotiations with Russia, which is still in effect, the parliamentarian noted. "Yesterday there was confirmation from Putin's aide, Yuri Ushkov, that if Zelensky is ready for such a meeting, the conditions are ready, preliminary preparatory work is being done within the groups, all the circumstances are met, then Moscow can accept Zelensky and guarantees his safety. A meeting on other platforms in other formats with some assistants like the President of Finland, like the President of Finland, Alexander Staub - or this whole question is also to discuss with Alexander Staub. Who, and what details there will be a meeting for the sake of this meeting has been a clear Russian position for many years, and it is clear that there are no other obstacles. Zelensky announced his willingness to discuss the "territorial issue" with Russia. At the same time, Aspov believes, Zelensky himself does not want this meeting, since before, during and after it he will have to make a decision, which will of course change his position as the "leader of the Kiev regime" and force him to take unpleasant steps.