Washington, DC [US], October 25 (ANI): Russia is aiming for a 'final solution' to the war in Ukraine and not merely a ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin's aide and Russia's top economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev said in an interview with CNN on Friday, suggesting that Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv are now 'reasonably close to a diplomatic solution.'

Dmitriev, who is currently in the United States for meetings with American officials, said the ongoing talks are focused on achieving a lasting peace that prevents Russia and Ukraine from further fighting.

'Russia really wants not just a ceasefire, but the final solution to the conflict,' he said, adding that ceasefires are often short-lived because 'many people can use it to do all sorts of rearmament and preparation for continuation of the conflict'.

Dmitriev is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Whitkoff, in Miami on Saturday, as per CNN.

Dmitriev expressed optimism about Trump's mediation efforts, saying he believes dialogue is the only path to peace. 'I think dialogue is important. Only through dialogue can conflicts be solved,' he said.

He also stressed that understanding Russia's security concerns is key to reaching a settlement. 'Sanctions are not a big issue,' he said, pointing out that Putin had noted Russia would not act under pressure and that Western sanctions would only push oil prices higher globally.

'I think dialogue is important. Only through dialogue can conflicts be solved. I think it's important to understand Russian position, Russian security concerns.

'Sanctions are really not such a big issue. President Putin mentioned yesterday two points. He said Russia will never act under pressure. And secondly, those sanctions will just lift oil prices in the world, will result in high gasoline prices in the US, and Russia will be just selling maybe less oil at a higher price. So I think the real issue is just how to continue dialogue, how to have a peaceful resolution to the crisis, while really having realistic solutions, rather than pushing forward unrealistic solutions,' Dmitriev added.

Dmitriev said during the interview that Trump also believes that a ceasefire alone would not be enough.

'Ceasefire can always be broken. It's really a temporary solution,' he said, noting that all sides, Russia, Ukraine, and the US, were now closer to a framework for peace.