Russia Expects US Negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Soon
Quick Look
- Russia anticipates a visit from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for talks on Ukraine.
- The dialogue is ongoing, despite European and British disapproval, according to Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
- Dates for the visit will be announced by the Russian presidential administration.
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Why It Matters
Russia is expecting a visit from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner soon for talks on Ukraine. The dialogue is continuing despite disapproval from European and British officials.
MOSCOW, June 17. /TASS/. Russia is expecting a visit from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner soon, Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev told Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin.
"I would not name specific dates, but the dialogue is definitely continuing. President [Vladimir] Putin and President [Donald] Trump had a very good conversation. All the Europeans and the British are furious that this dialogue is continuing. So we are definitely expecting [them] in the near future. Well, the dates will be announced by the [Russian] presidential administration," Dmitriev said.
Earlier on June 16, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said that the Kremlin expects Witkoff and Kushner to come to Moscow for talks on Ukraine after the memorandum of understanding is signed between Washington and Tehran.
Open Questions
- What specific dates will Witkoff and Kushner visit Moscow?
- What will be the agenda for the talks on Ukraine?
