WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev held discussions with US officials on the war in Ukraine and possible energy cooperation between the two countries after the conflict.

Reuters reported that Dmitriev, who also heads Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, met representatives of the US Treasury and Energy departments during a visit to Washington. A US official described the discussions as constructive and linked them to efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The discussions followed recent contacts involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials. Reuters reported that energy-related targets and possible post-war cooperation were among the issues being discussed.

Source: Reuters and US Department of State.

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