Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, is visiting Washington this week for talks with members of the Trump administration, sparking fresh speculation over behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Moscow and Washington.
Dmitriev, who is sanctioned by the United States, said on Telegram that unidentified forces were trying to derail any rapprochement between Russia and the U.S.
“Numerous forces are interested in maintaining tension,” he wrote. “They spare no money or resources to disrupt dialogue and distort Russia’s position.”
Dmitriev claimed opponents feared that Moscow and Washington might "find common ground" and begin cooperating on both international and economic fronts.
His visit was arranged by Trump administration adviser Steve Witkoff, who invited Dmitriev to the United States last week. The White House issued a short-term travel license allowing the trip, despite existing U.S. sanctions.
The Kremlin envoy said Putin personally sent him to Washington to hold “frank conversations” with Trump’s inner circle, describing them as “steps forward” for possible cooperation in diplomacy and investment.
Trump, who has repeatedly positioned himself as a would-be peacemaker, has vowed to end the war in Ukraine and warned of a potential escalation into World War III if the conflict continues.
But the diplomatic overtures have raised concerns in Kyiv and across Europe, where leaders fear a deal between Trump and Putin could sideline Ukrainian interests and reshape security arrangements without their input.
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