Ushakov commented on reports of non-public contacts between Moscow and Washington
An aide to the Russian President said that diplomacy requires silence, and the visit of US representatives needs to be worked out
Quick Look
- Aide to the Russian President Yury Ushakov stated that diplomacy is conducted without unnecessary noise, commenting on publications regarding contacts with the US.
- He noted that a possible visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia requires further elaboration.
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Why It Matters
The Financial Times published information about non-public contacts between Moscow and Washington. Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed Putin’s readiness to receive Witkoff and Kushner.
Diplomacy is usually conducted quietly, without loud talk, Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov stated.
This is how he commented on a Financial Times publication regarding non-public contacts between Moscow and Washington. According to the newspaper, in the summer, the head of the US Commission of Fine Arts, Rodney Cook, participated in negotiations in Russia.
"Diplomacy is usually always conducted quietly. If something is talked about loudly, then it is no longer diplomacy, it is already public statements," Ushakov told Pavel Zarubin, author for the Vesti information system.
According to him, a visit to Russia by negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner requires planning. The Kremlin will announce the trip by US representatives when it begins to "take shape."
Last week, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Vladimir Putin is ready to receive Witkoff and Kushner again. However, according to him, it matters what proposals they bring to Moscow.
Open Questions
- What exactly will Witkoff and Kushner propose?
- When will the possible visit of US representatives take place?
