Rome, 2 Nov. (LaPresse) – According to American, European and Ukrainian officials, the United States is reportedly backing a rapid resumption of Russian natural gas sales to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukraine — a country currently at war with Moscow. The Wall Street Journal reports this, adding that the initiative is part of negotiations aimed at securing an ‘energy truce’ ahead of the approaching winter. The idea, put forward by US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff during their visits to Moscow and Kyiv in September, would involve the sale of Russian gas via a US intermediary, thereby circumventing European sanctions; according to some people present at the discussions, this could represent a lucrative opportunity for American investors.
Energy: WSJ – US pushing for resumption of Russian gas sales to the EU via Ukraine
Rome, 2 Nov. (LaPresse) – According to American, European and Ukrainian officials, the United States is reportedly backing a rapid resumption of Russian natural gas sales to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukraine — a country currently at war with Moscow. The Wall Street Journal reports this, adding that the initiative is part of negotiations aimed at securing an ‘energy truce’ ahead of the approaching winter. The idea, put forward by US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff during their visits to Moscow and Kyiv in September, would involve the sale of Russian gas via a US intermediary, thereby circumventing European sanctions; according to some people present at the discussions, this could represent a lucrative opportunity for American investors.