Moscow maintaining private contacts with Kiev -— Kremlin aide

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has indicated that Moscow is currently engaged in private communication channels with Kiev. Ushakov recalled that open dialogue was previously established during several rounds of negotiations between the two sides. While specific details about the nature or current status of these private contacts were not disclosed, the mention suggests ongoing, albeit less public, engagement.

This suggests that despite the ongoing conflict, diplomatic channels, even if informal, may still be active between Russia and Ukraine.