What did Kirill Dmitriev say about the status of Russia-U.S. talks on energy and the economy amid the pause in Ukraine peace negotiations?

Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, stated that Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues 'continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations', confirming he had spoken to U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner 'a day earlier' and emphasizing that 'the dialogue continues, and there is constant communication'. He clarified that not all Russia-U.S. contacts are tied to Ukraine and that discussions on energy, the economy, and global stability remain ongoing.

What did Dmitriev say about the possibility of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and under what conditions?

Dmitriev said trilateral talks with Ukraine are possible, adding: 'And then when the time is right, I think there will be an opportunity also for trilateral discussions, but this is more on a diplomatic track.' He did not specify concrete conditions or timelines, framing such talks as contingent on diplomatic timing rather than immediate prerequisites.

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