U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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Diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Moscow regarding Ukraine have expanded to include discussions about Russian energy asset sales involving Trump's close advisors. The proposal, presented by Putin to envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, has sparked significant concerns among policymakers regarding potential conflicts of interest and the intersection of private business dealings with high-level geopolitical negotiations.
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest. continue reading...