Dmitriev: Russia's Businessman Diplomat in Ukraine Peace Talks

Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian sovereign wealth fund leader, is playing a pivotal role in drafting a new Ukraine conflict resolution proposal. Despite being on the U.S. sanctions list and lacking formal diplomatic credentials, Dmitrievs business background and personal history make him an unconventional yet effective back-channel communicator. His connections to the Trump administration and understanding of Western business culture could potentially lead to a successful peace plan, but his influence remains precarious due to the informal nature of his role and potential Kremlin disavowal.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.