Juri Usjakov

Juri Usjakov is a prominent Russian diplomat and political advisor known for his role as the foreign policy aide to President Vladimir Putin. He has been involved in various high-stakes negotiations and discussions concerning international diplomacy, particularly in relation to the West and regional conflicts. Usjakov's recent appearances in the media highlight his participation in talks surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine, where he characterized discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as 'productive' while acknowledging the complexities involved in reaching a peaceful resolution.