Dmitriev: ‘Divisions Within Divisions’ as EU Struggles Against Trump Tariff Pressure

On January 21, Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), addressed recent reports of escalating tensions between German and French officials within the European Union.

The comments followed an article from Politico that detailed frayed relations between Germany and France, which have hindered the EU’s efforts to resist U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs or address concerns related to Greenland. Dmitriev shared his message on social media platform X, writing: “Divisions within divisions.”