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Russian Envoy Reports 'Productive Meeting' with US Negotiators in Florida

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  • Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly met with US negotiators Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum in Florida on March 12, 2026.
  • The meeting followed the US decision to lift some sanctions on Russian oil to lower prices during the Middle East war.
  • Both sides described the talks as productive and agreed to maintain contact, according to reports.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly participated in what he described as a "productive meeting" with American negotiators in Florida on Wednesday, March 12, 2026. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Dmitriev posted on social media platform X, thanking "Steve, Jared and Josh, for a productive meeting," referring to Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum.

The Florida talks reportedly followed the United States' decision earlier in the week to lift some sanctions on Russian oil, allegedly aimed at lowering prices as war rages in the Middle East. Steve Witkoff reportedly wrote after the meeting that "the teams discussed a variety of topics and agreed to stay in contact."

productive meeting

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy

The meeting represents diplomatic engagement between Russian and American representatives amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic considerations related to global energy markets.

Steve, Jared and Josh, for a productive meeting

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy

the teams discussed a variety of topics and agreed to stay in contact

Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy

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