Kirill Dmitriev

Kyiv warns over Putin’s envoy lobbying in U.S.

Ukraine’s diplomatic corps is calling for the renewal and strengthening of sanctions against Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., Olha Stefanishyna told public broadcaster Suspilne on Oct. 26.

27 October 2025, 09:11 AM

ISW: Kremlin sends Dmitriev to U.S. to push propaganda as war pressure builds

The Kremlin is attempting to use the visit of Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), to the United States to push its narratives in the American information space, according to an Oct. 25 report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

26 October 2025, 11:15 AM

Putin’s envoy Dmitriev claims US, Russia and Ukraine ‘close to diplomatic resolution’ of war

Russia is “close to a diplomatic resolution” with the United States and Ukraine that could end the war, according to Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Reuters reported on Oct. 24.

25 October 2025, 11:35 AM

Russia blames Ukraine, Europe for stalling peace talks

Kirill Dmitriev, tapped by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to steer the nascent détente with the United States, claimed that Ukraine is “derailing” negotiations to end the Russo–Ukrainian war.

24 October 2025, 10:34 PM

Putin’s envoy Dmitriev arrives in U.S. to ‘discuss relations’ after new sanctions

Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev has arrived in the United States for what’s described as “official” talks, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, CNN reported on Oct. 24, citing informed sources.

24 October 2025, 04:35 PM

Dmitriev offers 'Putin–Trump tunnel' idea to Musk

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, appealed to Elon Musk with the idea of building a tunnel from Russia to Alaska across the Bering Strait in his post on X, published on Oct. 16.

17 October 2025, 12:01 PM

Kremlin seeks to shift Alaska talks away from Ukraine – ISW

The Kremlin will likely use today’s summit in Alaska to try to divert US attention away from peace talks with Ukraine and toward Russian–U.S. relations, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Aug. 14.

15 August 2025, 10:28 AM

Ukrainian spy chief: Kremlin wants U.S. to unfreeze Russian billions

The primary mission of Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev in ongoing U.S.-Russia talks is to secure the release of Russia’s frozen assets, according to Oleg Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU), who spoke in an interview with Ukrinform on May 26.

26 May 2025, 05:35 PM

Putin’s paranoia and the myth of succession

Why has Russian dictator Vladimir Putin suddenly begun hinting at a successor — despite no real transition of power being planned in Russia? Political analyst Vadym Denysenko addressed the question in an interview with Radio NV on May 5.

6 May 2025, 02:34 PM

Sister of Putin’s negotiator may have secretly visited Ukraine

Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, visited Ukraine in February 2025 using an American passport, American journalist Katie Livingston reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 03:55 PM

Ukraine could care less about Russian-speaking oblasts — Steve Witkoff

Ukraine “could care less” about some oblasts if they are Russian-speaking, including Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya — areas Russia claims in its constitution, Steve Witkoff, an envoy for Donald Trump, told The Wall Street Journal on April 18.

18 April 2025, 03:00 PM

Witkoff's actions on Ukraine draw heavy criticism from Republicans and White House

Donald Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, has faced criticism from both the White House and Republicans over his actions and statements related to resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing sources on April 12.

12 April 2025, 09:46 PM

Witkoff proposed US give Russia ‘ownership’ of four Ukrainian regions — report

Special envoy Steve Witkoff suggested to U.S. President Donald Trump supporting Russian “ownership” of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, and Kherson oblasts, Reuters reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 10:29 PM

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin’s representative in St Petersburg

Steve Witkoff, special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, met with Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, in St. Petersburg on April 11, Russian state media outlet TASS reported.

11 April 2025, 04:21 PM

Trump’s envoy Witkoff travels to Russia for talks with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special representative, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Russia and is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin, Axios reported, citing a source and flight tracking data on April 11.

11 April 2025, 10:57 AM

Sanctioned Russian envoy meets U.S. officials

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), says new contacts between Russia and the United States are expected next week. Speaking to Russia’s state-run Channel One on April 6, Dmitriev said his recent meetings with American officials in Washington focused on restoring bilateral relations — especially in the areas of trade and investment.

6 April 2025, 06:25 PM

Putin envoy says some Ukraine security guarantees ‘may be acceptable’ after Washington visit

Certain security guarantees for Ukraine “in one form or another” may be acceptable to the Kremlin, said a representative of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, in an interview with Fox News after visiting Washington on April 3.

4 April 2025, 12:09 PM

U.S. awaits Putin’s next move after envoy talks in D.C.

The United States is waiting for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, to report back to the Kremlin on the results of talks with his U.S. counterpart, Steve Witkoff, in Washington before the two sides take any further steps, Bloomberg reported on April 4, citing a source familiar with the negotiations.

4 April 2025, 09:33 AM

Putin’s envoy claims 'progress' on ceasefire talks

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev held several meetings Donald Trump’s team in Washington, and made multiple statements — including remarks about the war in Ukraine, Russian state propaganda outlet TASS wrote on April 3.

4 April 2025, 09:06 AM

Putin’s envoy says U.S.-Russia ties sabotaged by 'unknown forces'

Kremlin investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev, currently visiting Washington, claimed on April 3 that “unknown forces” are allegedly trying to stoke tensions between the United States and Russia, Reuters reported.

3 April 2025, 05:10 PM

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