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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed

Kirill Dmitriev met Trump administration officials on a peace deal and economic cooperation, while the Kremlin said talks on Ukraine remain paused.

  • On Friday, the Kremlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, visited the United States but this does not signify resumed Ukraine peace negotiations.
  • Reuters reported Thursday that Dmitriev met with members of President Donald Trump's administration to discuss a possible peace deal and U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, prompting the Kremlin's clarification.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Dmitriev "is not negotiating a settlement in Ukraine," emphasizing he heads the group on economic issues and continues that work.
  • President Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, though Peskov emphasized Russia seeks a "lasting, sustainable peace" rather than only a temporary halt in fighting.
  • Official peace talks remain paused due to events in the Middle East, with Peskov claiming "this peace can come today if President Zelenskiy makes the appropriate decision.
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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed

The Kremlin said on Friday that a visit to the United States by Russian President ​Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy did not mean ‌that negotiations on a possible peace deal in Ukraine had resumed.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is on a visit to the United States, but, he said, he is not negotiating a settlement of the situation in Ukraine.

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WKZO broke the news in on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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