Dmitriev's second Washington visit since the 2022 invasion comes as Chinese and Indian refineries slash Russian oil purchases under the new US restrictions.
The US President confirmed he will speak directly with Russian President on 18 March, focusing on efforts to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that Kyiv has already accepted.
The US State Secretary had a phone call with the Russian FM to inform him on the US operation against the Houthis and "continue working towards restoring" US-Russia communication.
The Ukrainian president highlighted that there is still "a long way to go" to end the war, creating tension with the Trump administration's push for a quicker resolution.