Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Russian envoy, has arrived in the United States for a series of official talks just days after President Trump imposed new sanctions on Moscow. The visit aims to engage high-level U.S. officials in strategic economic discussions, amid heightened tensions following the sanctions targeting Russia. Dmitriev has confirmed that his meetings are part of a long-planned dialogue to revitalize back-channel diplomacy between the two nations. Despite the sanctions, Russia expresses a strong commitment to maintaining open lines of communication with the U.S., emphasizing that dialogue is vital for global stability.