Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirmed that Putin's position on meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not changed. Ushakov criticized messages from Kyiv, conveyed by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, as outdated and reiterated that Zelenskyy should reach out directly to Moscow to arrange a meeting. He accused Ukraine of inconsistency in its communications. Additionally, Ushakov commented on US President Donald Trump's hopes for a prolonged ceasefire, stating they are unfounded and dependent on all parties involved. He also mentioned that Russian and Ukrainian agencies are currently working on lists for a potential prisoner exchange, which could proceed quickly if an agreement is reached.