politics

April 3, 2026

Dmitriev calls on UK, EU officials to acknowledge their mistakes, switch to Russian oil

The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund commented on an address to the nation by US President Donald Trump, containing a remark that Washington does not need the Strait of Hormuz

Dmitriev calls on UK, EU officials to acknowledge their mistakes, switch to Russian oil

TL;DR

  • Kirill Dmitriev urged UK and EU officials to acknowledge their mistakes and resume purchasing Russian oil and gas.
  • He suggested rebuilding Nord Stream 2 and seeking affordable Russian commodities.
  • The comments were made in response to US President Donald Trump's address regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A military operation by the US and Israel against Iran resulted in significant casualties and retaliatory actions.
  • Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to ships linked to the US, Israel, and their supporters.
  • Later, Iran authorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly countries like Russia, India, China, and Pakistan.

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