Kremlin says Dmitriev’s U.S. visit is not a resumption of Ukraine peace talks
The Facts
- The Kremlin said Kirill Dmitriev’s visit to the United States does not mean Ukraine peace negotiations have resumed.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Dmitriev is not negotiating a settlement in Ukraine.
- Kirill Dmitriev is in the United States and is meeting members of President Donald Trump’s administration.
- According to reports citing sources familiar with the visit, the discussions include a possible peace deal for Ukraine and U.S.-Russia economic cooperation.
- Peskov said Dmitriev heads a group focused on economic issues.
- Reuters reported that Dmitriev’s visit comes before a U.S. decision on whether to extend temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil expiring on April 11.
Context
Who is Kirill Dmitriev in this story?
He is described as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for investment or investment-economic cooperation; the Kremlin also said he heads a group dealing with economic issues Reuters,Аргументы и….
What did the Kremlin say Dmitriev is doing if not Ukraine settlement talks?
Peskov said Dmitriev is working within a group on economic issues, and reports on the visit said he was discussing U.S.-Russia economic cooperation with Trump administration officials Reuters,Reuters.
Why is the timing of the visit notable?
Reuters said the trip comes just before the United States decides whether to extend temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on April 11, and that issue could also be on the agenda Reuters,Коммерсант.….
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