Russia-US Energy Talks Persist Amidst Stalled Ukraine Peace Negotiations
Despite a pause in the Ukraine peace process, Russia and the U.S. continue to engage in discussions on energy and economic issues. Kirill Dmitriev, a special envoy for President Putin, confirmed ongoing communications with U.S. counterparts, including recent talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. These discussions occur as military actions between Russia and Ukraine intensify, with both sides launching attacks on strategic locations. The U.S. has extended sanctions waivers for Russian oil imports to stabilize global markets affected by the Iran conflict. Dmitriev emphasized the importance of these waivers for market stability and hinted at the possibility of future trilateral talks involving Ukraine. 
