Putin's Negotiator Has Arrived In The U.S.

To discuss the easing of U.S. sanctions.

Vladimir Putin's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev has arrived in the United States for talks with the American administration. This was reported by Reuters, citing informed sources (translated by The Moscow Times.

Dmitriev's visit came after recent statements by U.S. authorities about their readiness to ease sanctions against Russian oil amid a sharp rise in global energy prices. On March 7, U.S. Treasury Department chief Scott Bessent said Washington was considering such a possibility to ease market tensions caused by the military conflict in the Middle East. Dmitriev later confirmed on social network X that he was discussing the issue with the United States, emphasizing that Western sanctions were "damaging the world economy."

According to Reuters, the Donald Trump administration is working through several scenarios ranging from broad easing to targeted measures that would allow some countries to buy Russian oil without the risk of falling under U.S. restrictions. Agency sources link these plans to the need to contain the price spike triggered by supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, through which passes about 20% of the world's sea transportation of oil. Last week, Brent quotes were approaching $112, but after Trump's statements about the possible imminent end of the war with Iran, they fell to $90.

In early March, the US had already taken the first step by temporarily allowing India to buy Russian oil that was on tankers at sea. Bessent assured then that the measure would not bring Moscow any significant benefit, as the crude in question had already left Russian ports. He also did not rule out further easing, which would allow Russia to sell "hundreds of millions of barrels" piled up on tankers.

The decision drew sharp criticism from Democrats in Congress. Congressman Sam Liccardo and Senator Ruben Gallego sent a letter to the head of the Treasury Department, calling the exception for India "dangerous, counterproductive and unjustified." They said the temporary easing of sanctions could give Moscow additional revenue at a time when Russia is helping Iran identify U.S. targets in the Middle East. "The exemptions signal that the United States will reward attacks on its military," the lawmakers said in a statement.

White House press secretary Taylor Rogers said the plan to maintain stability in energy markets was developed long before the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran began, and the administration will continue to consider "all credible options."

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