"There is no substantive preparation yet, there is a declared understanding and political will, because such contacts would be very, very necessary and advisable. We will look further after the administration in Washington has changed," Peskov told reporters.
No Prerequisites for Talks with Ukraine
"Of course, this is an issue that is an integral part of the overall settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, one of the elements of this common issue," Peskov told reporters, answering the question of whether the issue of security guarantees remains relevant to Russia.
Prisoner Exchange Talks Continue
"We are continuing the negotiations on possible exchanges. It is not easy, yet we value the life of each of our soldiers who are in captivity. This work will be carried on," Peskov told reporters.
Team Biden Tries to Leave Trump With Worst Possible Legacy
"In general, we have discussed the sanctions before, we forecast that until the very last day of his stay in the White House, Mr. Biden and his administration would do everything to leave the worst legacy in terms of bilateral relations with Russia. They consistently follow this line," Peskov told reporters.