US companies want to fill the niches of European ones in Russia, said Putin Messenger
For « positive dynamics » and good first steps, although a lot of work is needed, the head of the Russian direct investment fund Kiril Dmitriev speaks during a visit to the United States this week. Dmitriev explained to American and Russian media that the conversations showed the prospect of talking about a way out of over three years of war in Ukraine, about cooperation in the Arctic, about flights to Mars, production of rare metals, restoration of direct air links.
But his comments on Newsmax and Russian media also included assurances that US companies are interested in Russia and « want to fill the niches of European companies they have left. » « We see that the ideological limitations that exist among European companies could allow US companies to fill a number of niches, » he continues. According to him, now Washington and Moscow had the opportunity to build « creative and positive relations ».
Dmitriev also confirmed his interest in working together with a billionaire and (still) close advisor to President Donald Trump, Ilon Musk, to a mission to Mars. « Because we believe that Russia has some nuclear technologies that can be useful. »
Russia has officially stated an interest in working with Musk for a mission to Mars
The US work on Saudi Arabia meetings, as well as Trump’s special prutestry, also stated Stephen Whitkof, at a time when Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski fears that the United States and Russia are only negotiating with each other without Ukraine’s involvement.
Whitkoff practically took the topic of Keith Kelloge, which was indicated by the White House Messenger to Ukraine and who was criticized in Moscow as a more hostile to Russia. The close to Trump Whitkoff, at the same time, called himself criticism by commenting on the « referendums » on annexing four Ukrainian regions, partially seized by Russia, in 2022.
Attempted tension despite the change after Biden
In Telegram, Dmitriev at the same time accused unnamed forces of trying to plant tensions between Russia and the United States.
Opponents of rapprochement fear that Russia and the United States will find a common language, start to understand each other better, and build cooperation in both international relations and the economy.
He opposed Joe Biden’s Trump administration, as the current one intended to solve questions. Restoration of dialogue can be « a difficult and gradual process, but every meeting, every frank conversation allows us to move forward. » « They behave with great respect, ask many questions, find compromises. »
