Russian presidential assistant Ushakov revealed to the media on the 3rd more details of the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Witkov on the Middle East, confirming that the two sides discussed the core issue of Ukraine's entry into NATO. Ushakov said that the Russian military's progress on the front lines in recent weeks has made the West's assessment of the situation “more appropriate,” which has had a positive impact on the Russian-US negotiations. “The United States is willing to make every effort to reach a long-term solution, which is actually in line with our goals,” he said. Ushakov said that currently Russia is only negotiating with the US on the Ukraine issue. Russia is not negative about contacts with Europe, but Europe refuses to cooperate.

Russian presidential assistant Ushakov revealed to the media on the 3rd more details of the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Witkov on the Middle East, confirming that the two sides discussed the core issue of Ukraine's entry into NATO. Ushakov said that the Russian military's progress on the front lines in recent weeks has made the West's assessment of the situation “more appropriate,” which has had a positive impact on the Russian-US negotiations. “The United States is willing to make every effort to reach a long-term solution, which is actually in line with our goals,” he said. Ushakov said that currently Russia is only negotiating with the US on the Ukraine issue. Russia is not negative about contacts with Europe, but Europe refuses to cooperate.