Trump Meets Putin Envoy, Eyes Big Ukraine Deal
US President Donald Trump said he held an unscheduled meeting at the White House with Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian envoy. Trump predicted a large deal with Russia on Ukraine, a development in talks that have been ongoing for some time.
Context
Kirill Dmitriev leads Russia's sovereign wealth fund and has acted as a go-between with Washington during recent Ukraine peace efforts. Ukraine talks have been on and off since the war began, with the US pushing for a settlement.
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