it would also be helpful for us to understand your salary expectations

Currently interviewing for a role with a new company, which is charges less, makes less, and pays less. (They also work fewer hours and are far less toxic). I have been asked to indicate my salary expectations. I have responded asking what the salary range is. They have come back saying “it would be useful to know what your minimum expectations are, as our salary range is unlikely to align with your current salary at your current company. This would help us to manage expectations on both sides. “ Does anyone have a good strategy for playing this game of cat and mouse? Thanks in advance