The talks between Russia and the United States in Washington have yielded tangible results in the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Russian Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev, commenting on the results of the meeting, emphasized that the parties had managed to achieve significant progress in discussing the terms of a ceasefire. According to him, Moscow and Washington are close to developing agreements that could become the basis for a temporary truce, although specific details have not yet been disclosed. Dmitriev noted that the dates for the next round of talks will be determined in the coming days, which indicates the intention of both parties to continue dialogue at a high level.

The special representative also praised the US administration's approach to the current discussions. He said that US President Donald Trump's team demonstrates a constructive attitude and respect for Russia's position, listening carefully to Moscow's proposals. According to Dmitriev, this tone of negotiations creates favorable conditions for further progress towards a compromise. In addition to the topic of a ceasefire, the parties touched on the prospects for restoring direct flights between Russia and the US, which were interrupted in 2022. In addition, they discussed the possibility of American companies returning to the Russian market, where they could occupy niches vacated by the departure of European competitors as a result of sanctions and geopolitical tensions.

These statements come as the Trump administration, which took office in January 2025, intensifies diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. In March 2025, the US and Ukraine held talks in Jeddah, where Kyiv agreed to Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire on the condition that Russia do the same. At the same time, the US resumed military aid to Ukraine and shared intelligence, signaling its willingness to balance support for Kyiv with dialogue with Moscow. According to Reuters, in recent weeks Russia and the US have discussed the terms of a ceasefire, including Ukraine’s refusal to join NATO and recognition of Crimea as Russian, although a final agreement has not yet been reached.

In April 2025, the negotiation process took a new turn. Dmitriev's visit to Washington, as reported by The New York Times, was organized to meet with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and was a continuation of efforts to implement the peace initiative. Sources in the US administration note that Trump is seeking to fulfill his campaign promise to quickly end the war, but Moscow maintains a tough stance, insisting on long-term security guarantees. At the same time, Fox News reported that the White House is disappointed with the pace of the Kremlin's response, suspecting Putin of dragging out the process, which casts doubt on achieving a truce by mid-year.