Russia's sovereign wealth fund anticipates a surge in US companies returning to the Russian market in the second quarter of 2025. The projection was voiced by Kirill Dmitriev, Director of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, subsequent to the recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia.

"We expect a substantial number of American companies to re-enter the Russian market in Q2 2025," Dmitriev stated.

However, the executive emphasized that the re-entry process for American businesses will not be seamless, citing the increasing competition in their former market share.