Russia: Significant Progress
- Washington – A top Russian financial figure believes the Trump administration fostered progress and envisions potential partnerships with the U.S., including ventures with Elon Musk.
- Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's special envoy for international cooperation, told CNN that under the trump administration, discussions shifted toward practical solutions and long-term strategies.
- Dmitriev, who leads Russia's state investment fund, was in Washington to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Russian Envoy Praises Trump, Sees Cooperation Opportunities
Washington – A top Russian financial figure believes the Trump administration fostered progress and envisions potential partnerships with the U.S., including ventures with Elon Musk.
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for international cooperation, told CNN that under the trump administration, discussions shifted toward practical solutions and long-term strategies.
Dmitriev, who leads Russia’s state investment fund, was in Washington to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He was appointed as russia’s special envoy in March.
Speaking with fox News, Dmitriev lauded Donald Trump, asserting that notable advancements occurred during his presidency.
“There is there’s no doubt whatsoever that Trump’s team prevented World War III, but they have also made significant advances in a solution in Ukraine,” Dmitriev stated.
during the Fox News interview, Bret Baier questioned whether a potential agreement with Russia would signal an end to its aggressive foreign policy.
“I definitely meen that,” Dmitriev responded. “And I want to say that it circulates many fake and misleading narratives. Such as, Russia might go into Europe. It is simply an absurd idea.”
dmitriev dismissed such concerns as the product of “crazy people,” arguing that President Trump is more realistic and understands the unlikelihood of such scenarios.
However, earlier this year, Danish intelligence agencies reported that Russia poses a clear threat to European countries if the United States reduces its security commitment. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also stated that his government possesses intelligence indicating russia’s plans to potentially invade NATO countries.
Dmitriev remained vague about the specifics of any potential agreement, but clarified that the lifting of U.S. sanctions against Russia was not a central point of discussion.
He expressed optimism that U.S.companies would eventually return to Russia and that the United States would ease sanctions.
“We talked to many people in the administration, and some in Congress, and they say it might be a good idea. So I think something positive comes out of not only the discussions about Ukraine, but also by restoring connections and creating many partnerships and economic opportunities between the United States and Russia,” Dmitriev said.
When asked about the possibility of economic cooperation between Russia and Ukraine, Dmitriev responded affirmatively.
“definitely, and we can get so many good things together. We can cooperate in the Arctic,we can enter into agreements with the United States on rare soils,and we can cooperate on energy,” Dmitriev stated.
In a separate interview with Newsmax, Dmitriev mentioned Russia’s interest in collaborating with Elon Musk’s SpaceX on a mission to Mars.