Russian officials are ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine but it is not clear if Ukrainian officials will turn up.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said there was contradictory information regarding the talks.
Peskov also said Moscow needed to formulate a harsh, thought-out and clear response against measures imposed on Western countries to undermine the Russian economy.
Ukraine: More Russia talks being considered
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak has said that holding more talks with Russia is under discussion and that a “substantial agenda” is needed.
Asked about the date for a second round of talks since Russia invaded its neighbour last week, Podolyak said: “It’s under discussion for now. A substantial agenda is needed.”
Russia is massing troops closer to the capital: Kiev mayor
Russia is gathering troops closer and closer to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote in an online post.
“We are preparing and will defend Kiev!,” he added. “Kiev stands and will stand.”
