Putin’s Envoy Dmitriev Visits Washington for High-Level U.S.-Russia Talks

Kirill Dmitriev's trip marks the first senior Russian visit to the U.S. since 2022, as discussions focus on stalled Ukraine peace negotiations and potential economic cooperation.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and a close ally of Vladimir Putin, is meeting U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington this week.
The visit is the first by a senior Russian official to the U.S. since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, reflecting a potential shift in diplomatic relations.
Talks aim to address stalled peace negotiations in Ukraine, with the U.S. pressuring Russia to engage in good-faith discussions for a ceasefire.
Economic cooperation, including joint ventures in rare earth minerals and Arctic energy, is also on the agenda, with Dmitriev reportedly offering multibillion-dollar deals.
President Trump has expressed frustration with both Putin and Zelensky over delays in peace progress, threatening additional sanctions on Russian oil if talks do not advance.