A second meeting between representatives of Russia and the United States is planned for the next two weeks, the RIA state news agency reported on Saturday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Russia wants a long-term peace deal over Ukraine that tackles what it regards as the root causes of the conflict and not a quick U.S.-backed ceasefire followed by a swift restart of fighting, a senior Russian diplomat told the RIA news agency.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday Moscow had not yet received agreement from Washington for its new ambassador to the United States, the RIA state news agency reported.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Moscow's point man for relations with the U.S., said that a meeting at the level of departmental heads would take place at the end of the week. "We are open to contacts with the American side, in particular, on irritants in bilateral relations," Ryabkov was quoted as saying by state news agency TASS.

Putin has often said the 2022 peace negotiations in Istanbul could serve as a framework for peace talks with Ukraine.

Russia is seeking a long-term peace agreement over Ukraine that addresses the root causes of the conflict rather than a quick U.S.-backed

Russia acknowledges the U.S.'s efforts towards a quick ceasefire in Ukraine but finds it unacceptable, warning of severe repercussions for bilateral relations. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov highlighted that a ceasefire without a long-term resolution could lead to a resurgence of conflict with more serious consequences.