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Russian Envoy Dmitriev Meets U.S. Officials in Washington for Ukraine Talks

Kirill Dmitriev's visit marks the first high-level Russian delegation to the U.S. since 2022, aiming to revive stalled ceasefire negotiations and explore economic cooperation.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev speaks to CNN's Phil Mattingly on April 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's sovereign wealth fund chief and special envoy, is in Washington for discussions with U.S. officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • This visit is the first by a senior Russian official to the U.S. since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, highlighting efforts to address the ongoing conflict and rebuild bilateral ties.
  • Dmitriev is promoting joint U.S.-Russia economic projects, including rare earth minerals and Arctic development, as part of a broader peace dialogue.
  • President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over the slow progress of negotiations, threatening new sanctions on Russian oil if no ceasefire agreement is reached.
  • The U.S. Congress is considering bipartisan legislation to impose severe sanctions on Russia if it fails to engage in good-faith negotiations or breaches potential agreements.