The United States and Russia are discussing the return of American companies to the Russian oil market as part of the negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times, which cited sources. According to the publication, the White House and the Kremlin are considering the possibility of renewing a joint project of American and Russian oil companies on the Sakhalin shelf after the end of the conflict. The parties also discuss the participation of American companies in the restoration of the Russian oil supply to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline. According to the FT, Washington sees potential economic deals as an incentive for Moscow to participate in peace talks. At the same time, American officials emphasize that the implementation of the projects is possible only after the end of the fighting. The special envoy for the US presidency, Steve Witkoff, discussed the possibilities of economic cooperation with President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in St. Petersburg. A representative of the US administration confirmed to the FT that Washington is considering the possibility of post-war economic cooperation with Russia and Ukraine. According to him, there are still no final agreements. Other initiatives discussed include the return of American airlines to Russian airspace, the renewal of cooperation in the production of titanium, as well as American investors in the purchase of foreign Lukoil assets. In addition, the parties are considering LNG production projects in Alaska with the participation of Novatec and the restoration of Russian gas supply to Europe through the preserved Nord Stream infrastructure. According to the FT, Moscow is also discussing with Washington the possibility of easing sanctions on potash fertilizers and transferring the management of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant to an American entity that will share electricity between Russia and Ukraine.

The United States and Russia are discussing the return of American companies to the Russian oil market as part of the negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times, which cited sources. According to the publication, the White House and the Kremlin are considering the possibility of renewing a joint project of American and Russian oil companies on the Sakhalin shelf after the end of the conflict. The parties also discuss the participation of American companies in the restoration of the Russian oil supply to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline. According to the FT, Washington sees potential economic deals as an incentive for Moscow to participate in peace talks. At the same time, American officials emphasize that the implementation of the projects is possible only after the end of the fighting. The special envoy for the US presidency, Steve Witkoff, discussed the possibilities of economic cooperation with President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in St. Petersburg. A representative of the US administration confirmed to the FT that Washington is considering the possibility of post-war economic cooperation with Russia and Ukraine. According to him, there are still no final agreements. Other initiatives discussed include the return of American airlines to Russian airspace, the renewal of cooperation in the production of titanium, as well as American investors in the purchase of foreign Lukoil assets. In addition, the parties are considering LNG production projects in Alaska with the participation of Novatec and the restoration of Russian gas supply to Europe through the preserved Nord Stream infrastructure. According to the FT, Moscow is also discussing with Washington the possibility of easing sanctions on potash fertilizers and transferring the management of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant to an American entity that will share electricity between Russia and Ukraine.