NNA - The Kremlin on Wednesday said that its negotiator Kirill Dmitriev could visit the United States this week, as US media reported he is expected in Washington to meet Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Dmitriev took part in Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia in February and his visit would be the first of a senior Russian official to the United States since Moscow launched its offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.

"Yes, I confirm. This visit may be possible. We are continuing to talk to the Americans. I will not give more concrete (details)," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about media reports on the visit. -- AFP

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