Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is visiting the U.S. and is expected to meet White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami on Saturday, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge of the plans.
Why it matters: Dmitriev's visit comes amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and Russia over President Trump's efforts to stop the war in Ukraine. • The Russians want preparations to resume for a second U.S.-Russia leaders summit after Trump canceled plans for a meeting with Putin in Budapest. • CNN first reported news of the Russian envoy's visit.
Driving the news: The U.S. on Wednesday imposed new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies in an effort to press Putin to agree to a ceasefire. • It was the first time the U.S. has imposed sa

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