The US and Russia discussed Alaska LNG for sanctions relief According to the Financial Times, Washington and Moscow considered the participation of Russia's Novatek in the construction of an LNG terminal in Alaska as part of potential economic deals to lift sanctions on the Arctic to V-2-2. Former CEO of Polar Train LNG, Joel Riddell, claims that Novtech financed the project and determined its strategy before receiving permits in the US. Fearing sanctions violations, Riedel left in September, followed by almost the entire leadership team including the CFO. The FT reviewed correspondence showing a top Novtech executive discussing funding and transfers from Accelerator. The project involved Ming Gentry Beach, associated with the Trump family. After Riddle's departure, Tim Talkington, former head of Goldman Sachs Russia, became chief operating officer. @Slavyangrad.