Asked whether a potential meeting between the two leaders could take place in a third country, Ushakov said, "That’s still unclear. It will depend on what the sides agree upon. But so far, no one is even discussing anything in this regard."

Since the start of the year and following Trump’s inauguration, the Russian and US presidents have shared five phone calls. In their first conversation, both agreed to maintain direct contact, including possible in-person meetings.

The Kremlin has said a summit would be essential “to formalize the results previously achieved through high-level efforts.” Until such results are clearly defined, Moscow considers it premature to discuss a meeting.