The conversation between Vladimir #Putin and American negotiators was substantive, constructive, and frank, said Yuri Ushakov, an assistant to the President of #Russia. Key takeaways from Yuri Ushakov's statements regarding the meeting: - The negotiations were not limited to an exchange of views on the Ukrainian #crisis; - The #Russian side provided assessments of the situation as it is developing during the special military operation. Confidence was expressed in achieving the set goals