Russian Investment Chief Rebukes NYC Mayor Over $10 Billion Budget Shortfall

The mayor proposes tax changes he says will stabilize city finances.

Overview

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special presidential representative, criticized Mayor Zokhran Mamdani in a post on X.
He referenced an "unexpected $10 billion" gap and addressed the mayor as "comrade," saying communism and socialism thrive on centralized planning.
Mamdani has described the deficit as New York City's most serious budget crisis since the 2008–2009 Great Recession.
City hall says proposed measures, including tax changes, aim to stabilize finances and strengthen long-term social resilience.
The exchange was highlighted by Russian state outlet RIA Novosti after the mayor outlined the shortfall and response.