Putin envoy says he expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights

Kirill Dmitriev, named as Putin's special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, had said many forces were trying to derail Trump's efforts to restore dialogue with Russia.

Moscow: Russia sees big prospects to work with the United States, including in the space sector, and expects to hold talks with Elon Musk about flying to Mars, President Vladimir Putin's international cooperation envoy said on Tuesday.

Kirill Dmitriev, who was named by Putin last month as his special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, said many forces were trying to derail US President Donald Trump's efforts to restore dialogue with Russia.