Putin, Xi note futility of Ukraine settlement talks without Russia's participation - Peskov

MOSCOW. July 3 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have underlined the futility of any formats to settle the situation in Ukraine without Russia's participation, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Following the talks between the two leaders, Peskov said in an interview to the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin program on the Rossiya-1 television channel (VGTRK) that there was a substantive conversation about bilateral relations, and all areas were addressed.

"We exchanged views on regional problems. In the context of Ukraine, by the way, the futility of any formats without Russia's participation was clearly noted," Peskov said.

The parties also outlined plans for further interaction in various areas as part of working groups at the meeting.

When asked whether much time was devoted to the Ukraine issue at the talks between Putin and Xi, he said, "No, you can't say that."