Kremlin Says Russia and US Discussing Mutually Beneficial Economic Projects

Russian and US officials are discussing questions of possible contacts and cooperation in the economic sphere, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to Russian state news agency TASS. Peskov indicated that during recent meetings, representatives from both countries have raised the prospect of economic projects that would benefit both sides.

The remarks come amid a broader, strained relationship between Moscow and Washington, with economic contacts between the two governments remaining limited in scope compared with the pre-2022 period. Any discussion of joint economic initiatives would mark a notable, if still preliminary, point of engagement between the two sides outside the primary diplomatic track focused on the war in Ukraine.

Limited Details on Scope

Peskov's comments, as reported, did not specify which sectors or specific projects are under discussion, nor did they indicate whether the talks have progressed beyond a preliminary exchange of ideas. The Kremlin has periodically signaled openness to resuming economic ties with Western countries, including the US, contingent on the broader trajectory of the conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions regimes tied to it.

No details were provided on the level of officials involved in these discussions or a timeline for any further announcements. The statement adds to a series of recent remarks from Russian officials pointing to ongoing, if cautious, channels of communication between Moscow and Washington even as core disagreements over Ukraine remain unresolved.