On September 29, 2026, US officials held a constructive meeting with Dmitriev, the Kremlin's special representative, to discuss potential energy initiatives following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters, citing a representative from the US administration.
Details of the Talks
The meeting addressed various aspects of Russian-American relations in the context of energy agreements. Specifically, discussions focused on potential deals between the US and Russia in the energy sector that could be implemented after the conflict in Ukraine ends.
Previous Meetings
This meeting is not the only one. The day before, on September 28, Dmitriev had talks in Washington, where issues related to the end of the war were also discussed. He met with Whitcoff and Kushner in New York, where representatives from the Ukrainian side were also present.
Energy Ceasefire
An important aspect of the negotiations is the initiative by Trump regarding an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. This initiative could serve as a foundation for further negotiations and agreements in the energy sector, which is critically important for both countries in the post-war period.