The Kremlin stressed the importance of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are extremely important. This was announced to journalists on May 28 by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

"We are now talking about the second round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. Let's wait until the date and place of these negotiations are determined, they are important," he said, answering a question about a possible meeting between the leaders of Russia, the United States and Ukraine.

Peskov was also asked why President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky is now offering a trilateral meeting.

"Thank God, I'm not Zelensky's press secretary," he said.

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Switzerland intends to host the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, a large-scale prisoner exchange has ended, and the Russian Armed Forces, in response to drone attacks, delivered a powerful blow to the enemy's military-industrial complex facilities.

Earlier in the day, Zelensky announced that he was ready to take part in a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump. According to him, he agrees to "any format," but on one condition: the President of Ukraine wants to choose a platform for the next negotiations.