According to remarks by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), cited by the X account @clashreport, the U.S. Treasury Department has approached the fund for assistance in addressing domestic diesel supply issues in the United States. Dmitriev also said that a growing number of Americans, including insiders in the government, are beginning to realize that sanctions against Russia have in fact harmed America's own interests.
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2026-10-17 08:25 · Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev: More and more Americans, including within the administration, understand that sanctions harm the United States itself. I can confirm today's news that the U.S. Treasury …
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Head of Russia's Direct Investment Fund Says U.S. Treasury Department Sought Russian Help to Resolve Diesel Problem
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