MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. Prospects of cooperation between Russia and the United States will be discussed shortly with businessman Elon Musk, special envoy of the Russian President for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev said.

"Discussions with Musk will be as early as in the near time. We believe Musk is a unique leader, focusing on the mankind to move forward together," Dmitriev said.

Speculations appear now in mass media in respect of communications between Russia and the United States and issues discussed in the economy sphere, the special envoy said. This is done deliberately to prevent the bilateral dialogue," Dmitriev added.