Key insights
- The Kremlin stated that Kirill Dmitriev's U.S. visit is for economic discussions, not Ukraine peace negotiations. Russia indicated peace is possible if Ukraine's President Zelenskiy decides so. This news adds to geopolitical uncertainty, potentially weighing slightly on US equities due to continued conflict risks.
Investing.com -- The Kremlin confirmed Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev is visiting the United States but said the trip is not related to negotiations on a Ukraine peace settlement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Dmitriev is not negotiating a settlement in Ukraine and that his visit does not represent a resumption of peace negotiations. Peskov said Dmitriev heads a group focused on economic issues and continues to work within that capacity.
Dmitriev is meeting with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to discuss U.S.-Russia economic cooperation, according to reports.
The Kremlin said Friday that peace could be achieved today if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes the decision. Peskov added that Russia wants peace, not a ceasefire.
The Kremlin also described the Orthodox Easter ceasefire as humanitarian.
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