The US is pushing to resume the flow of Russian gas to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines as part of proposed ceasefire talks, the Wall Street Journal reports. Washington believes restored sales could give Putin an incentive to accept a deal while providing revenue from Kiev transit fees.

The US is pushing to resume the flow of Russian gas to Europe through Ukrainian pipelines as part of proposed ceasefire talks, the Wall Street Journal reports. Washington believes restored sales could give Putin an incentive to accept a deal while providing revenue from Kiev transit fees.