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German lawmaker Frohnmaier thanks Russian investment chief Kirill Dmitriev for St. Petersburg economic talks

German lawmaker Markus Frohnmaier had a meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev during St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. He emphasized importance of direct engagement and expressed hopes to broaden discussions into a trilateral conversation.

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Jun 3, 2026 · 1 min read
German lawmaker Frohnmaier thanks Russian investment chief Kirill Dmitriev for St. Petersburg economic talks

Key Takeaways

  • A German lawmaker underscored the necessity of peaceful dialogue between nations following a meeting with a Russian presidential envoy on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
  • “At a time when many seem more comfortable with confrontation than conversation, genuine dialogue matters more than ever,” Frohnmaier wrote.
  • Frohnmaier expressed his belief that "opportunities for peace exist and deserve to be explored with seriousness and determination." He looks forward to continuing the exchange.
  • Frohnmaier posted his remarks on X, stressing the value of direct engagement.

German politician stressed need for peaceful global dialogue after St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) talks .

Markus Frohnmaier, Deputy Chairman of Alternative for Germany (AfD), met with Kirill Dmitriev. Frohnmaier thanked Dmitriev,a Russian presidential official involved in foreign economic engagement and investment. Dmitriev also leads RDIF sovereign wealth fund.

Frohnmaier took to social media platform X,sharing his thoughts…

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