Kirill Dmitriev, Vladimir Putin’s special presidential representative for investment and economic cooperation
The statement was made by Kirill Dmitriev, special representative of President Putin, who is expected to meet on Saturday, in Florida, with Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday he considered freezing the conflict along the current front lines “to be a good compromise.”
Ukraine, Russia and the United States are “very close” to reaching an agreement that puts end to the war in Ukrainesaid a senior Russian official, quoted by .
These statements were made on Friday by Kirill Dmitrievspecial presidential representative of Vladimir Putin for investment and economic cooperation, following the words of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyywho on Wednesday considered that freezing the conflict along the current front lines “It’s a good compromise”.
Speaking to CNN, Dmitriev stated that “It’s a big step President Zelenskyy recognizes that the issue centers on the battle lines.”
“You know, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s previous position was that Russia should withdraw completely. So, actually, I think we are reasonably close to a diplomatic solution that can be achieved”, added the Russian official.
However, the Ukraine and its European allies also warned on Friday that “borders should not be changed by forceMoscow has demanded that Ukraine cede more territory before agreeing to a ceasefire.
Dmitriev is expected to meet on Saturday in Florida with US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoffto discuss a solution to the conflict. A second meeting is also expected between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, possibly during a summit in Budapest.
Kirill Dmitriev, Vladimir Putin’s special presidential representative for investment and economic cooperation (left) with Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy (right)
The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbánwhich is expected to host the talks, stated this Saturday that the meeting “has not been removed from the agenda”. “The calendar is uncertain, but the meeting will take place”, said Orbán.
However, the Russian attacks on Ukraine continue. Two people were killed and 13 injured in bombings over Kiev on Friday night, Reuters reported.
