Putin Sets Agenda as Russian MPs Prepare for High-Stakes US Visit

Russian lawmakers are preparing for an upcoming visit to the United States after receiving direct guidance from Vladimir Putin, a move that signals a potential attempt to revive dialogue between Moscow and Washington. Putin Sets the Tone for Diplomatic Outreach Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that, in accordance with the Constitution, the Russian president personally determines the country's foreign policy direction. He noted that all necessary instructions had already been conveyed to the парламентарии ahead of their trip. Peskov indicated that the guidance for the delegation had been fully defined by the president, reflecting the centralized nature of Russia's foreign policy decision-making.