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Russia Claims Diplomacy Near for US-Ukraine Conflict

10/26/2025

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Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Russia, the US, and Ukraine are "quite close" to a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine.
He confirmed meetings in the US, including one with Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Dmitriev downplayed the impact of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies, claiming they would harm American consumers more.
He emphasized the need for dialogue that respects Russia's interests and suggested a potential Trump-Putin summit could occur later.

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Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Russia, the US, and Ukraine are "quite close" to a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine.
He confirmed meetings in the US, including one with Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Dmitriev downplayed the impact of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies, claiming they would harm American consumers more.
He emphasized the need for dialogue that respects Russia's interests and suggested a potential Trump-Putin summit could occur later.