According to him, the main efforts are concentrated on this format, there is currently no alternative to it.

"The point of view about ... connecting the US to this format does not find support," RIA Novosti quoted Peskova as saying.

At the same time, he noted that Washington can use its influence on Kiev to facilitate the speedy fulfillment by Ukraine of its obligations under the Minsk agreements.

Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he did not offer the United States to join the Norman format, but called to join in resolving the conflict.