Dmitry Peskov stated that at the beginning of January, no contacts regarding Ukraine are planned. He also commented on Slovakia's proposal. Many reports provided by Russian media or authorities are elements of propaganda.

Slovakia says it is ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader on Thursday said it was acceptable for the country to become a platform for dialogue over the conflict,

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine to end a conflict he said Russia was determined to bring to a conclusion.