The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would closely monitor the NATO summit in Turkey, saying the alliance's discussions are of significant interest to Moscow.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also said Russia remained open to dialogue despite what he described as confrontational statements made ahead of the summit.
Speaking to reporters, Peskov said the Kremlin would closely follow developments and announcements emerging from the two-day NATO summit in Ankara.
He said the meeting was an important event for Russia and that Moscow would monitor all official statements and decisions.
Concerns over pre-summit rhetoric
Peskov said many remarks made before the summit reflected a confrontational approach toward Russia rather than calls for constructive engagement and dialogue.
He did not specify which statements he was referring to.
Russia reiterates openness to talks
Commenting on efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Peskov said Russia hoped international initiatives aimed at achieving a peaceful settlement would succeed.
He reiterated that President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated Russia remains open to dialogue.
The Kremlin's remarks came after US President Donald Trump said he expected the Ukraine war to be discussed during the NATO summit.
Trump also said he believed a resolution to the conflict was "getting closer than people realise."
