"We hope that, of course, the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of president Trump's envoys will help encourage the Ukrainian side to be more proactive and more prepared for the peace process," Peskov told reporters.
Russia welcomes Trump's intention to find ways to resolve the conflict in Ukraine peacefully, the official said, adding that Russia remains ready for a peaceful dialogue on Ukraine.
When asked about the upcoming meeting between Trump and Ukraine's
Volodymyr Zelensky, Peskov suggested to wait for statements on the results of the talks.