The Kremlin has entered a critical waiting period as Russian presidential envoy Dmitriev returns from high-level negotiations in the United States. Presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov confirmed Tuesday that Moscow will withhold judgment on a proposed peace plan for Ukraine until receiving Dmitriev’s comprehensive briefing.
The diplomatic discussions, held in Miami over two days, featured notable participation from the American side including presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the businessman and former presidential son-in-law. This high-profile involvement underscores the significance Washington places on finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Ushakov emphasized that Dmitriev’s firsthand account of the negotiations will be essential for President Putin’s administration to evaluate the viability of the proposed settlement. The plan, developed collaboratively between Ukrainian officials and their European allies, represents the latest international effort to broker peace between the warring nations.
The Kremlin’s deliberate approach signals both the complexity of the proposed agreement and Russia’s cautious stance toward any settlement that would require substantial concessions. The waiting period allows Russian leadership to thoroughly analyze the negotiation outcomes before formulating their official response, maintaining strategic ambiguity in the interim.