On September 16, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov answered a general station reporter's question about whether Russia will begin negotiations on the Russian-Ukrainian “energy cease-fire” issue proposed by the US side. Ryabkov said that Russia takes all statements made by the US side seriously, but these statements often lack the support of specific measures, practical actions, and changes in Ukraine's attitude. Ryabkov also stressed that Russia will not shy away from contacts; contacts with the US are continuing and will continue. He also claimed that the so-called “main warring factions” are disrupting any relevant arrangements.

On September 16, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov answered a general station reporter's question about whether Russia will begin negotiations on the Russian-Ukrainian “energy cease-fire” issue proposed by the US side. Ryabkov said that Russia takes all statements made by the US side seriously, but these statements often lack the support of specific measures, practical actions, and changes in Ukraine's attitude. Ryabkov also stressed that Russia will not shy away from contacts; contacts with the US are continuing and will continue. He also claimed that the so-called “main warring factions” are disrupting any relevant arrangements.