Russia's Economic Envoy Criticizes Efforts to Block US-Russia Dialogue Amid Escalating Tensions

Oct 27, 2025 01:16 am CST

Amid rising tensions over the Ukraine conflict, Russia's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev visits the United States for diplomatic talks, criticizing "titanic attempts" to disrupt Russia-US dialogue following new sanctions. Meanwhile, President Trump cancels a planned meeting with Putin, expressing frustration over Russia's refusal to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.