Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for economic affairs, said on 14 July that "constructive dialogue" between Moscow and Washington will continue "despite titanic efforts to derail it." In comments published on social media and carried by Russian and international outlets, Dmitriev argued that cooperation rather than pressure is the only path to global security. His remarks land just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver what the White House has billed as a “major statement” on Russia. Trump is reportedly weighing a shift in Ukraine policy that could include authorizing Patriot air-defense systems and other offensive weapons for Kyiv after months of escalating Russian attacks and stalled cease-fire talks. Dmitriev’s appeal signals that the Kremlin wants to keep diplomatic channels open even as relations remain strained over the war in Ukraine and U.S. sanctions. Two rounds of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in May and June yielded only limited prisoner exchanges, and both sides have warned of further military escalation. Whether Trump’s forthcoming announcement narrows or widens the gap with Moscow could determine the pace of any future dialogue.