Putin Envoy Kirill Dmitriev Holds Talks With US Treasury, Energy Officials in Washington

Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, held meetings with representatives of the US departments of Treasury and Energy during a visit to Washington, according to people familiar with preparations for the trip.

The discussions brought the Russian representative into contact with officials from two key US government departments, though the sources did not disclose the substance of the talks or the specific dates on which they took place.

The meetings mark a rare point of direct engagement between Russian and US officials at a time when ties between the two countries remain strained. Washington and Moscow have maintained only limited channels of communication in recent years.

No further details about the agenda, the participants or the outcomes of the meetings were immediately available. Neither the US Treasury nor the Energy Department has publicly commented on the reported discussions.

Dmitriev's visit to the US capital and his meetings with department representatives were confirmed by sources familiar with the arrangements, who spoke on condition of anonymity.