INTERNATIONAL — May 11, 2026

Russian Envoy Cites Wall Street Journal Report to Criticize EU Policy

Russian President’s investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev cited a Wall Street Journal report to claim that European Union leaders are facing systemic policy failures and declining public approval.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press2 min read

Russian Envoy Cites Wall Street Journal Report to Criticize EU Policy
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Kirill Dmitriev, the investment envoy for the Russian President, has publicly asserted that leaders of the European Union are no longer in a position to deny what he characterized as "catastrophic" and "systemic" policy failures.

Writing on the social media platform X, Dmitriev pointed to a report published by the Wall Street Journal as evidence to support his claims. He argued that the findings of the report highlight a marked decline in public approval for the leadership of the European Union.

According to Dmitriev, this loss of public confidence is the result of several systemic issues. He specifically cited economic stagnation and ongoing concerns regarding immigration as primary drivers of the current political climate. Additionally, he pointed to the rise of populism across the European Union as further proof that the current policy framework is failing.

Dmitriev suggested that the data and analysis provided by the Wall Street Journal make it impossible for EU officials to ignore the perceived failures of their governance. By referencing the American publication, the Russian envoy aimed to underscore that the criticism of EU policy is reflected in economic and social trends reported by international media.

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