Key takeaways from Russian FM spokeswoman’s briefing:
“We're open for contacts – but Ukraine must decide”
“The initiative for POW exchanges with Ukraine – agreed upon in Istanbul – came from OUR side."
"We don't expect rationality from them [Ukraine]... but hope their survival instinct kicks in to save what's left of their statehood."
Response to Zelensky/EU sanctions threats: "Russia NEVER responded to ultimatums."