Kremlin confirmed that special investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to the United States for economic cooperation discussions.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated the trip is not linked to any Ukraine peace negotiations or a resumption of talks.
Dmitriev will meet members of President Donald Trump's administration to explore U.S.-Russia economic ties, per reports.
The Kremlin added that peace could be achieved if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy decides, describing the Orthodox Easter ceasefire as humanitarian.