Russian envoy holds talks in Washington on Ukraine conflict

On September 28, 2026, Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), visited Washington for talks with U.S. officials. According to American sources, the discussions were described as constructive and centered on ending the war in Ukraine, as well as exploring potential post-war energy cooperation between the two nations.

Dmitriev held meetings with representatives from the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Energy. This visit follows a meeting last week in New York between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where the possibility of a ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure targets was discussed. Earlier this month, Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had also traveled to Moscow to meet with President Putin.

The current diplomatic engagement in Washington aims to continue discussions toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict. While no specific agreements were finalized, the ongoing dialogue underscores a series of high-level contacts between Russian and American representatives aimed at de-escalating hostilities and establishing future cooperation frameworks.