Trump Administration Weighs Prewar Russia Deals Before 3rd Year of Ukraine Peace Eludes Reach
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Updated · The New Voice of Ukraine · Sep 18
Trump Administration Weighs Prewar Russia Deals Before 3rd Year of Ukraine Peace Eludes Reach
3 articles · Updated · The New Voice of Ukraine · Sep 18
Summary
U.S. officials are discussing economic and other agreements with Russia before the Ukraine war ends, even if a broader peace settlement remains out of reach.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are exploring the approach as a way to show Washington is serious about resetting ties with Moscow and to unlock ceasefire talks.
Territory remains the central obstacle: Vladimir Putin insists Russia keep the Ukrainian regions it claims, while Kyiv refuses to pull its troops from those areas.
Potential cooperation spans energy, investment and other business ties, but the administration is split because incentives for Moscow could also dilute U.S. leverage.
Sanctions policy underscores that tension, with possible deals still only under internal review as Washington simultaneously considers new curbs on Russian revenue.