However, Piesk did not specify what issues would should be met before specified a meeting. [Reuter Agency recalled](https://www.reuters.com/europe/kremlin-says-putin-could-meet-zelenskiy-if-certain-agreements-are-reached-2025-05-17/) that the last gathering of politicians took place in December 2019. He besides commented on Friday talks in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian delegations. In his opinion, the exchange of prisoners of war and the common presentation of the list of conditions will be an crucial step. The spokesperson for the Kremlin besides refused to comment on the requests made by Moscow, noting the request to keep the confidentiality of the talks.