Putin’s Envoy Visits US for Saturday Talks with Trump Team: Reuters
Kirill Dmitriev, a key envoy representing Russian President Vladimir Putin, is scheduled to meet with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration this Saturday, January 31. The meeting will take place in Miami, Florida, and aims to facilitate discussions ahead of upcoming peace negotiations set to occur in the United Arab Emirates.
Details of the Upcoming Talks
According to Reuters, two sources familiar with the discussions confirmed Dmitriev’s visit. While the specific members of Trump’s team participating in the talks have not been disclosed, it is speculated that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, may be involved.
Context of the Discussions
The diplomatic meetings come amid a backdrop of ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Witkoff and Kushner would not attend the next round of talks concerning Russia and Ukraine. However, there may still be other representatives from the U.S. present.
On January 30, President Trump expressed optimism regarding the possibility of successful negotiations to halt the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Additionally, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed that Trump had personally urged Putin to avoid military actions against Kyiv until February 1.
Recent Developments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pointed out that, since January 30, Russia has largely refrained from attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. This pause in aggression coincides with the upcoming discussions.
- Meeting Date: January 31
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Key Participants: Kirill Dmitriev, potentially Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Upcoming Negotiations: United Arab Emirates
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow the developments of these talks and their implications for international relations.
