Russian chief negotiator said on Thursday that Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine, according to Interfax, adding that it has yet to receive a response to its proposals from Kyiv.
Since intermittent talks between the two sides were held in March, including a high-profile meeting of delegations in Istanbul, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have stalled.
Russia's lead negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, said on Thursday that Kyiv was to blame for the lack of progress, Interfax reported.