Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine.

Russia will hold talks with the US at the end of this week to address “irritants” in bilateral relations, news agency Tass reported, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

In an interview released on Monday, the third anniversary of tens of thousands of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine at the orders of President Vladimir Putin, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow was after a Ukraine deal that stood the test of time.

Russian and U.S. teams plan to meet this week to discuss improving relations after the war in Ukraine had pushed ties to the worst level since the depths of the Cold War, a senior Russian start diplomat said on Sunday.

Upcoming negotiations between Russia and the U.S. aim to address specific irritants in their bilateral relations, as reported by TASS. The talks, scheduled for the end of next week, will involve senior officials and focus on resolving ongoing diplomatic challenges.

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by phone on Monday afternoon at the Russian leader's request, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The call, made on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine,