Kirill Dmitriev's contacts with the United States were not limited to economics and business. An important part of the negotiations was the humanitarian direction and the interaction with Melania Trump's team, said a source familiar with the plans of the Russian president's special envoy. Reuters. Dmitriev was involved in facilitating the release of American citizens held in Russian custody, the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families, and the humanitarian operation in Olshki. The source said that Russia and the US are mutually interested in continuing these humanitarian efforts. Today, the Russian president's special envoy will attend an event at the White House organized by first lady Melania Trump and will also meet with representatives of the US presidential administration, two sources said.