US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as positive. This characterization reflects the official assessment of the diplomatic engagement, though specific outcomes or agreements were not detailed in the statement.

According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, recent negotiations regarding the Ukrainian conflict did not include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Moscow reported having no contact with him.

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov stated that previous discussions regarding the Ukrainian conflict did not include the head of the Ukrainian government. This characterization of the Ukrainian leadership remains a point of contention, as the Ukrainian government maintains its sovereign status.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow seeks a lasting peace in Ukraine rather than a temporary ceasefire, asserting that the Russian position remains unchanged. He also indicated that Finland’s President Alexander Stubb would be assessed based on whether his diplomatic involvement offers a constructive contribution beyond merely repeating the common European position.