He also said that the Russian delegation confirmed its desire for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and "specifically warned against pumping the Kiev regime with weapons. This becomes no less important in light of Rubio's remark to reporters that a settlement would require ‘new ideas and proposals.'" According to the parliamentarian, the continuation of Russian-US contacts is a "positive thing. However, we proceed from the fact that the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ will not replace the fighting spirit of Russian soldiers in achieving their goals. They will be achieved in any case - either at the negotiating table or on the battlefield."