Russia is prepared to discuss humanitarian assistance for Ukraine’s civilian population, but only under clearly defined conditions. This position was outlined by Artyom Kiryanov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, in a comment to Lenta.ru.

The remarks followed a recent statement by U. S. President Donald Trump, who said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was interested in Ukraine’s long-term future and ready to contribute to its recovery, describing such an approach as one of exceptional generosity.

Kiryanov reacted cautiously to this interpretation. He noted that Trump has a track record of distorting information and therefore cannot be treated as a fully reliable source. At the same time, the lawmaker stressed that relations between Russia and Ukraine stand apart from Russia’s ties with other countries. According to him, this is rooted in their shared history and long-standing, close connections between the two peoples.

From this perspective, Kiryanov said, discussions about humanitarian aid for the population and assistance in rebuilding infrastructure are, in principle, possible. However, he emphasized that such cooperation could only take place if Ukraine were to become a friendly state and if all conditions safeguarding Russia’s national interests and national security were fully met.