He recalled in an interview with Fox News that Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine’s accession to NATO is impossible.
"The Trump administration, in contrast to President [Joe] Biden, understands Russia's position and acknowledges its concerns. While there are certainly disagreements on various issues, we believe that ongoing processes and dialogue can help bridge these gaps. Specifically, we discussed a range of economic and investment topics, and we noted a strong interest from American companies in re-entering the Russian market," Dmitriev told reporters.
Dmitriev noted that there are currently 150 American companies operating in Russia, with over 70% having been established more than 25 years ago. He also mentioned that American firms are keen to take advantage of the opportunities left by European companies in the Russian market.
"But obviously, Trump administration wants Ukraine to be strong. In all of the discussions they make sure that Ukraine has a strong negotiating position, and that's been their consistent messaging," Dmitriev told CNN.