Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is not involved in negotiations with the United States on a settlement in Ukraine, as he is working with an economic-focused group.
He added that the envoy heads a group dealing with economic issues and is working strictly within that mandate, Caliber.Az reports, citing Reuters.
Earlier reports said Dmitriev was on a working visit to the United States and participating in talks with representatives of President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Russia-Ukraine war (now in its fifth year) continues with intense fighting, large-scale Russian aerial attacks, Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure, and slow territorial shifts on the frontline.
A rare short-term Orthodox Easter ceasefire has been announced, but broader peace talks remain stalled amid ongoing military pressure.
By Bakhtiyar Abbasov
