Trump Administration Weighs Russia Business Deals Before Ukraine War Ends – NYT
- The Trump administration is considering business agreements with Russia before the Ukraine conflict ends, according to The New York Times, marking a shift from previous requirements that economic cooperation follow a broader peace settlement.
- Stalled negotiations regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for territory in Donbas prompted this pivot, according to two people familiar with the talks cited by The New York Times.
- A United States official said agreements could "help convince anti-American hawks around Mr. Putin" that Trump intends to create a new relationship with Russia, showing the administration's strategic intent.
- Legislation from Congress may allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy, creating pressure on Moscow even as the administration explores Arctic investment and other cooperation areas.
- Trump said the location for potential talks could be announced "very soon" if plans proceed, though no agreements are official policy yet and remain under discussion following recent Moscow discussions.
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The Trump administration is weighing business deals with Russia even before the war in Ukraine ends, two sources close to the negotiations told The New York Times. One of the sources said such deals could show that the United States is serious about a “reset” in relations with Russia.
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Trump seems to be facing a change of course with Putin in mind. The White House is now considering signing business deals with Russia before it stops fighting in Ukraine.
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