The U.S. is proposing a quick resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine as part of negotiations for an energy truce ahead of the winter, according to the WSJ, citing U.S., European and Ukrainian officials. The plan, discussed by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in September, would use an American intermediary to circumvent European sanctions and could benefit American investors. Washington also offered to place the gas revenues in escrow to prevent Russia from using the money to finance its war. European governments are still resisting.

The U.S. is proposing a quick resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine as part of negotiations for an energy truce ahead of the winter, according to the WSJ, citing U.S., European and Ukrainian officials. The plan, discussed by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in September, would use an American intermediary to circumvent European sanctions and could benefit American investors. Washington also offered to place the gas revenues in escrow to prevent Russia from using the money to finance its war. European governments are still resisting.