# EU now faces self-made energy crisis, Russian fund chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/17163

- TASS, 2026-08-08 22:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2170571

> Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, said the European Union is now facing an energy crisis of its own making. He stressed that the main reason for the crisis is the bloc’s refusal to buy Russian gas. His remarks place the responsibility for Europe’s energy difficulties on its decision to reject those supplies.