According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly discussed the implementation of agreements regarding Russian diesel fuel exports to international markets during their meeting.

Russia is scheduled to dispatch its first diesel tanker to the United States on Thursday, with the specific port of entry currently undisclosed.

Maxim Maximov, Acting Director of the Department of the Middle East and North Africa at the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that cooperation within OPEC+ is a priority to ensure stability and predictability in global energy markets.

Steve Witkoff stated that the initiative aims to outline potential post-conflict scenarios for Ukraine. This characterization reflects Witkoff's account of the process's objectives.