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Russia’s Dmitriev Proposes Peace Plan Amid Sanctions

11/26/2025

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Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, is helping draft a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Dmitriev acts as a back-channel communicator between the Kremlin and allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Dmitriev's business-oriented approach and connections, including ties to the Putin family, position him uniquely for this role.
Dmitriev has been sanctioned by the United States since 2022.
Any proposals he drafts would require Kremlin approval.

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Story summary

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, is helping draft a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Dmitriev acts as a back-channel communicator between the Kremlin and allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Dmitriev's business-oriented approach and connections, including ties to the Putin family, position him uniquely for this role.
Dmitriev has been sanctioned by the United States since 2022.
Any proposals he drafts would require Kremlin approval.