A top Russian envoy will visit Washington as the US pushes Ukraine peace talks despite Democrats taking control of Congress.
Russia's Dmitriev in Washington for first US contact since Trump's midterm setback
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Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s special envoy, will attend a White House event hosted by Melania Trump and meet US officials, marking the first in-person contact between Russian and US officials since the midterm elections.
- Dmitriev’s visit follows the Democratic majority’s control of Congress, expected to push for more Ukraine aid.
- The Kremlin hopes Trump will continue peacemaking efforts despite the Republican defeat.
- A trilateral meeting of US, Russian and Ukrainian officials is scheduled in Abu Dhabi on November 10 to advance war‑ending talks.
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