The Kremlin has confirmed it is anticipating a formal response from American officials following high-level discussions held this Tuesday regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a senior foreign policy advisor to President Vladimir Putin, addressed reporters but declined to provide specifics about the confidential dialogue, emphasizing that both parties had agreed to maintain discretion about the precise details negotiated.
Ushakov characterized the meeting, which included Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev—a key envoy for international economic cooperation—as “highly productive” and indicated that diplomatic contacts are expected to continue. However, he offered no clarity regarding the timing of a potential follow-up telephone discussion between President Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The talks centered on Washington’s recently proposed initiative to advance a negotiated resolution to the armed conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. government has similarly avoided publicizing details, citing the sensitive and ongoing nature of the diplomatic process.
Earlier, on November 21, President Putin had acknowledged that President Trump’s peace proposal might serve as a viable foundation for a political settlement. However, he noted that the United States appeared hesitant to engage Russia in detailed discussions before first securing consent from the Ukrainian government.