Russia announced it is ready for an early diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine crisis. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement that Kiev and its Western allies are not in a position to impose negotiation terms. Zakharova expressed that Ukraine's Western supporters are trying to prolong the conflict and that Kiev is dreaming of delivering a strategic defeat to Russia. It was also noted that the Easter ceasefire declared in April was violated more than 6,500 times by Ukraine. Speaking about the dialogue with the US, Zakharova stated that although Moscow does not have high expectations, the talks are ongoing and the US administration is ready to recognize Russia's vital interests near its borders. This approach is said to have led to a mutual understanding known as the 'Spirit of Anchorage' between the two sides.