Russia said on Wednesday that Ukraine's position on the so-called "energy ceasefire" has not changed, and Russia remains open to diplomatic engagement.
Speaking in Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Ukraine's statements often lack concrete actions and real implementation.
"We would like to draw your attention once again to the fact that statements from Ukraine are often not supported by practical moves or real actions. Their whole position has not changed yet. But at the same time, we are not avoiding contacts. Contacts with the Americans is continuing and will continue," said Ryabkov.
The remarks follow claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian media reported on the day that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit the United States from Sept 21 to 23 to discuss the energy truce proposal with Trump.
Separately, answering media questions at an event in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia remains ready for a diplomatic settlement, including in the trilateral format that the United States proposed again, though Russia harbors no illusions about the prospects.
Lavrov stressed that the breakdown of previous rounds of talks was not Russia's fault.
He also said Russia will not, and does not intend to, sign any security agreements with the Europeans in areas critical to national security.
Lavrov reiterated President Vladimir Putin's warning that a European attack on Russia would trigger a "completely different war" that would be "very short," expressing hope that Europe has heeded the message. He also said that the appearance of European troops in Ukraine would amount to a direct declaration of war against Russia.
Lavrov also said that the full normalization of bilateral ties is a prerequisite for a comprehensive dialogue with the United States.
Russia says Ukraine's stance on energy ceasefire unchanged, open to contacts
