Kirill Dmitriev, the special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia that the war in Ukraine will end within a year. These statements were made after meetings with officials from the administration of former President Donald Trump.
Dmitriev, who is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, emphasized that Russia and the U.S. are close to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Russia, suggesting that this collaboration can contribute to increasing global security. Dmitriev warned that the escalation of the conflict around Russia must be avoided and stressed the need for more effective actions to prevent a deterioration of the situation.