Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and a trusted ally of President Vladimir Putin, has directed a scathing attack towards Finnish President Alexander Stubb. In a post shared on X, Dmitriev criticized comments made by Stubb during an interview with Polish media outlet TVP World, where the Finnish leader warned countries engaging in trade with Russia to exercise extreme caution.

Stubb's remarks referenced the discrepancies between Russia's declared GDP and the supposedly available resources for trade, stating, 'If the Russians say that you can have 12 trillion, you will soon realize that Russia's GDP is only 2.5 trillion. Where does that 12 trillion come from?' His comments highlighted the risks of trusting Russian claims amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and warned potential investors to remain vigilant against misinformation.

The fallout from Dmitriev's mocking statement indicates the continuing animosity and strained relations between Russian officials and Finnish leadership, especially as Finland navigates its security and economic policies in the context of EU sanctions against Russia. As diplomatic tensions rise, this incident underscores the broader implications of public statements between nations operating under vastly different narratives regarding trade and international relations.