Witkoff to meet Putin's envoy amid new U.S. sanctions on Russia
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is visiting the U.S. to meet with White House envoy Steve Witkoff amid new U.S. sanctions on Russia. The sanctions target Russia's largest oil companies as part of efforts to pressure Putin to cease involvement in the Ukraine conflict.Key Facts
- Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy, is in the U.S. to meet Steve Witkoff in Miami.
- The meeting takes place amidst tensions over the war in Ukraine.
- The U.S. recently imposed new sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies.
- This is the first time the U.S. has sanctioned Russia for the Ukraine war under President Trump.
- President Trump canceled a previous meeting with Putin that was planned in Budapest.
- The Russians are hoping for a second summit between U.S. and Russian leaders.
- It's unclear if Dmitriev will meet any other U.S. officials during his visit.
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