Russia: Talks but no ceasefire - If Zelenskyy wants, let him come

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is open to resuming negotiations with Kyiv, but emphasized that a ceasefire will not be declared during the process. Lavrov reiterated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome to travel to Russia for talks, a gesture Moscow views as a sign of goodwill. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that any direct meeting with Vladimir Putin must take place in Moscow, despite ongoing international efforts to facilitate potential diplomatic breakthroughs.