Kremlin Message to Trump: There's Money to Be Made in Russia
Briefly

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, highlighted the economic losses American companies face by exiting Russia after the Ukraine invasion, amounting to $324 billion. During meetings with the Trump administration, discussions hinted at opportunities for economic cooperation, including potential lifting of sanctions. President Trump seems inclined to negotiate based on profit motives rather than immediately holding Russia accountable for the invasion, raising concerns among Europeans and Ukrainians about a peace deal favoring Russia.
The Kremlin has made clear that viewing the Ukraine war as an obstruction to potential economic partnerships is a top priority, emphasizing the idea of profit and development.
Dmitriev's printed document outlining U.S. losses relates directly to Trump's profit-driven mindset, suggesting that U.S. sanctions harm American economic interests.
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