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US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says

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Posted on March 12, 2026

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March 11 (Reuters) - A Russian delegation led by President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev met a U.S. delegation in Florida on Wednesday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said, adding

US and Russian Delegations Hold Diplomatic Meeting in Florida

Main Diplomatic Meeting Overview

Delegation Leaders and Participants

March 11 (Reuters) - A Russian delegation led by President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev met a U.S. delegation in Florida on Wednesday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said, adding that the teams discussed a "variety of topics" and agreed to stay in touch.

Key Individuals Involved

Dmitriev, posting on the X social media platform, thanked the meeting's hosts, Witkoff, Jared Kushner, who is U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and White House adviser Josh Gruenbaum, for a "productive" meeting.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Key Takeaways

  • The meeting underscores ongoing informal diplomacy between Washington and Moscow amid wider geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine and sanctions issues (Reuters, Kyiv Independent) (kyivindependent.com)
  • Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s RDIF and special presidential envoy, continues to serve as a key economic interlocutor in U.S.–Russia peace efforts (AP, Le Monde) (apnews.com)
  • The talks may signal U.S. consideration of easing Russian oil sanctions to stabilize global prices, given recent energy market volatility (Kyiv Independent, Yahoo News) (kyivindependent.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who led the Russian delegation at the Florida meeting?
Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, led the Russian delegation.
Who represented the US during the diplomatic meeting?
Steve Witkoff, US special envoy, represented the US delegation.
What topics were discussed at the meeting between the US and Russian teams?
A variety of topics were discussed, but specifics were not detailed in the article.
Who hosted the US-Russian diplomatic meeting in Florida?
The meeting was hosted by Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum.
Did the US and Russian delegations agree to continue communication?
Yes, both delegations agreed to stay in touch after the meeting.

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