Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but emphasized that the meeting must take place in an appropriate environment, which is yet to be established. The Kremlin stated that Russia is prepared for talks, though significant groundwork is necessary. Meanwhile, Kyiv demands a meeting with a clear agenda, which Moscow disputes. Discussions on a possible tripartite summit involving the US are ongoing, but Moscow favors a bilateral Russia-US summit. Experts see high-level talks as key to resolving the conflict.