Kirill Dmitriev, a close advisor to Putin and CEO of Russia’s Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), met Wednesday with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington, D.C. RDIF and Dmitriev were placed ...

His visit marks the first time a senior Russian official has visited Washington, DC, for talks since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and marks a further step in the marked warming in relations ...

The Russian Embassy in Washington and the Russian Direct Investment Fund did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Mr Dmitriev’s trip comes as Mr Trump is seeking to meet Mr Putin ...

"You know, indeed, for the last two days, on behalf of (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin, I have been holding meetings here in Washington ... pursued by the Russian embassy and the Foreign ...

Most notably, Russia was not on the list. WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the ...

The White House and the U.S. Department of State did not immediately provide comment. The Russian Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dmitriev's trip comes as ...