“The mood has been reaffirmed for the further coordination of the efforts of Russia and Germany in the Norman Four, including in terms of preparing a possible summit in this format,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

They noted that the parties also emphasized the importance of observing the Minsk “Package of Measures” in 2015 to resolve the intra-Ukrainian conflict.

In addition, politicians discussed the situation in Syria and Libya and agreed to continue contacts at various levels.

Earlier, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the position of Russian leader Vladimir Putin on negotiations with Ukraine on gas transit has already been presented, it has not changed.

On October 30, in Budapest, Putin announced Moscow’s readiness for “constructive work both in pumping gas through Ukraine and in delivering gas to Ukraine.”

At the same time, the President emphasized that Russia and Ukraine need to get rid of mutual claims on gas.