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Russian Special Envoy Dmitriev in Us, Meeting Trump Administration Members, Sources Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 9, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 9, 2026
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Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy, is in the U.S. meeting Trump administration officials on Ukraine peace and economic cooperation, including possible sanction relief on Russian oil ahead of the April 11 waiver expiry. Sources suggest he also floated intelligence-for-peace proposals.
Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say
Overview of Dmitriev's Visit and US-Russia Discussions
Background of the Visit
April 9 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the U.S. and is meeting members of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for discussions on a peace deal for Ukraine and U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters.
Sanctions Relief and Agenda
The visit comes before the U.S. decision on whether to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on April 11 and could also be on the agenda.
US Treasury Actions and Global Energy Markets
The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as a step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by Iran war.
Recent Diplomatic Engagements
The sanctions relief took place after a call between Trump and Putin on March 9 and a subsequent visit to the U.S. by Dmitriev to discuss the energy crisis with a U.S. delegation that included Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Reporting and Editorial Notes
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Cynthia Osterman)
Key Takeaways
- •Dmitriev’s U.S. visit focuses on negotiating a peace framework for Ukraine and bolstering U.S.–Russia economic ties, leveraging his role as head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Discussions may include the upcoming decision to extend or end a temporary U.S. waiver on sanctions against Russian oil, set to expire April 11, 2026 (tass.com)
- •Reports indicate Dmitriev offered a proposal during meetings—potentially a quid pro quo involving halting intelligence-sharing with Iran—in exchange for U.S. concessions on Ukraine policy (reddit.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say
1Who is Kirill Dmitriev?
Kirill Dmitriev is Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy currently visiting the US for high-level meetings.
2What is the purpose of Dmitriev's US visit?
Dmitriev is meeting Trump administration members to discuss a Ukraine peace deal and US-Russia economic cooperation.
3What major issue may be discussed during the visit?
The agenda could include the upcoming US decision on whether to extend relief on sanctions for Russian oil.
4When do the current Russian oil sanctions expire?
The US extension for relief on Russian oil sanctions is set to expire on April 11.
5Which US administration members are meeting Dmitriev?
The article states that Dmitriev is meeting with members of President Donald Trump's administration.
