Kremlin says Dmitriev’s U.S. visit is not a resumption of Ukraine peace talks

Who is Kirill Dmitriev in this story?

He is described as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for investment or investment-economic cooperation; the Kremlin also said he heads a group dealing with economic issues Reuters,Аргументы и….

What did the Kremlin say Dmitriev is doing if not Ukraine settlement talks?

Peskov said Dmitriev is working within a group on economic issues, and reports on the visit said he was discussing U.S.-Russia economic cooperation with Trump administration officials Reuters,Reuters.

Why is the timing of the visit notable?

Reuters said the trip comes just before the United States decides whether to extend temporary sanctions relief on Russian oil, which expires on April 11, and that issue could also be on the agenda Reuters,Коммерсант.….