The Kremlin stressed the importance of continuing Russia's contacts with the United States.

It is important for Russia to maintain ties with the United States. This was announced on June 6 by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, adding that Washington is making every effort to do this.

"The two presidents recently had a telephone conversation. Actually, we continue to communicate through different channels. The United States continues to make efforts, mediation efforts, for which we are grateful to the United States," he said at a briefing.

As for US President Donald Trump's statement that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine can be compared to a fight between two children, Peskov noted that the head of the White House may have his own opinion on this issue.

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