Russia said concrete proposals for Ukraine peace negotiations were not received

Russia says it has not received any concrete proposals about beginning negotiations with Ukraine to end the war.

Russia's deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin said Monday that reports from the West and Ukraine are more likely "media hype" aimed at creating favorable conditions.

He added that such statements should be backed by practical actions that consider Russia's legitimate interests.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin also declined to comment on reports of a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine.