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Russia is ready for contacts with Ukraine, now it is up to Kiev, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
Key takeaways from Russian FM spokeswoman’s briefing:
“We’re open for contacts – but Ukraine must decide”
“The initiative for POW exchanges with Ukraine – agreed upon in Istanbul – came from OUR side.»
«We don’t expect rationality from them [Ukraine]… but hope their survival instinct kicks in to save what’s left of their statehood.»
Response to Zelensky/EU sanctions threats: «Russia NEVER responded to ultimatums.»
