Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia’s position on a possible “energy ceasefire” with Ukraine remains unchanged, with Moscow seeking peace rather than a truce, and that a full settlement is impossible without Kiev’s participation, according to TASS.

Aide Yury Ushakov said that US envoy Jared Kushner will miss the meeting with President Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff due to illness, according to TASS. The meeting was agreed days ago, will include special envoy Kirill Dmitriev and has the Ukraine settlement on the agenda, according to Sputnik.