Kirill Dmitriev

Force in Play

Leading Russian side of peace negotiations despite U.S. sanctions

Ukraine resumed long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries after the U.S.-brokered energy ceasefire collapsed in mid-October. In the following weeks it hit the Bashneft complex in Ufa, an oil facility in Samara Oblast, the Kstovo refinery and a refinery in Yaroslavl, according to Ukrainian and Russian reports. Rosneft told Bloomberg on October 22 that losses from the strikes were becoming unsustainable, and the first tanker of Russian diesel under a Trump-brokered import deal sailed to the U.S. the next day despite Ukrainian objections.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

His Russian Direct Investment Fund is supporting the diesel shipments, per Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak

The first Russian diesel cargo under Trump's deal is at sea. The tanker Agioi Fanendes left Primorsk on October 22 with about 40,000 metric tons, roughly 298,000 barrels, and lists New York as its destination, with arrival expected in early November.

Updated Oct 27

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: In Davos meeting with Trump team about Ukraine peace settlement

For 55 years, the World Economic Forum at Davos was neutral ground where adversaries brokered deals. This year, 65 heads of state and nearly 3,000 leaders arrived just 48 hours after Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European allies. The tariffs escalate to 25% by June unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland.

Updated May 22