15:56 - 18.02.2025

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February 18, Fineko/abc.az. The American business lost more than $300 bn due to the fact that it left the Russian market.

ABC.AZ reports that Kirill Dmitriyev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), made this statement before the start of negotiations with the US delegation in Riyadh.

"I will be responsible for the economic aspect of the discussions. And the figure that we are announcing for the first time now is that American businesses have lost more than $300 bn by leaving the Russian market," Dmitriyev said.

"Accordingly, finding joint economic ways and positive solutions to issues is extremely important mainly for the U.S. and for many other countries, which are beginning to understand that the Russian market is extremely attractive and needs to be attended," Dmitriyev noted.