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Kirill Dmitriev: The Business-Minded Russian Envoy Shaping Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Nov 26, 2025 03:01 am CST
Explore the pivotal role of Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, in crafting a potential end to the Ukraine conflict. Despite not being a traditional diplomat, this Harvard-educated former investment banker has emerged as a key intermediary between the Kremlin and Trump allies, utilizing his Western business experience and understanding of American negotiation styles to advance Russian diplomatic interests.
Putin's Envoy Predicts Ukraine War Resolution Within One Year Following US Diplomatic Talks
Oct 30, 2025 01:16 am CST
Russian President Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev announced at a Saudi investment conference that the Ukraine war could end within a year, following meetings with Trump administration officials. Dmitriev, who also leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund, expressed confidence in approaching peace through diplomatic solutions and emphasized the importance of cooperation among global resource-rich nations to prevent further conflict escalation.