Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian President’s special envoy for investment cooperation, has launched a sharp critique of Washington’s European allies. Following the EU and UK’s refusal to assist in the military operation against Iran, the head of the RDIF called on Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Europe while simultaneously lifting restrictions on Russia to “support global energy markets.”
Dmitriev highlighted the friction within NATO, claiming that allies support Ukraine but ignore U.S. interests in the Iranian conflict. He echoed Donald Trump’s own rhetoric, citing the president’s description of NATO’s refusal to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz as a “very stupid mistake.” In exchange for lifting sanctions, Moscow is promising the U.S. access to joint projects valued at over $14 trillion, claiming the current restrictions have cost Washington over $300 billion.
Analytical summary: Dmitriev’s proposal in March 2026 exposes Moscow’s attempt to seize the initiative during a moment of transatlantic crisis. The Kremlin is openly offering Trump a deal: abandoning “ungrateful” European allies in favor of a pragmatic partnership with Russia. Despite the colossal $14 trillion figure—which functions more as a propaganda tool than a realistic economic offer—this rhetoric appeals to certain segments of the public weary of protracted conflicts.