<h1>Kremlin Open to Meeting Between US President-Elect and Russian President; Ukraine Seeks Security Guarantees Amid Conflict Concerns.</h1> The Kremlin has expressed openness to a potential meeting between US President-elect and Russian President, with no preconditions set by Moscow. The US President-elect indicated that the meeting aims to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials about potential changes in US support. The outgoing US administration is actively providing military aid to Ukraine, including a new $500 million package, to strengthen its position in future negotiations. Ukraine's President emphasized the need for security guarantees from both the US and Europe. Additionally, Ukraine has received military aid and funds from international partners, including the EU.