The Kremlin announced that Russia is preparing for an "unprecedented" visit by President Vladimir Putin to China, noting that peace efforts with Ukraine continue, and that "the heads of delegations from both countries remain in contact. U.S. efforts to lead peace are very important and could resolve the conflict." Moscow also said that the meeting between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska about two weeks ago was "significant and necessary." Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that "Russia is sending negative signals regarding meetings."