Dmitry Peskov says Russia is open to expanding economic co-operation with the United States, but meaningful progress depends on a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He confirmed talks on trade, LNG joint ventures, Arctic projects, and the possible return of American firms, while noting dollar usage declined due to US restrictions, not Russian policy. Peskov added that the Union State maintains foreign-policy coordination with Belarus and highlighted Moscow’s $1 billion aid pledge to Palestine. He declined to comment on reported damage to the Druzhba pipeline affecting Hungary and Slovakia. Russia confirmed the next Ukraine negotiations will take place next week, with the venue—possibly Miami or Abu Dhabi—to be announced.