The United States supports the rapid restoration of Russian gas supplies to Europe through pipelines passing through Ukraine, as part of negotiations aimed at achieving an energy blackout ahead of the approach of winter. WSJ. The publication notes that the issue became particularly relevant after Ukraine renewed its attacks on Russian refineries. According to the Americans, Russia's return to the European market will be an incentive for Putin to agree to an agreement and will provide Kiev with income from transit fees. White House officials have suggested that Russia deposit the proceeds from gas sales to Europe into an account in a third country so that the Kremlin cannot use the money to finance the war. The Americans tried to convince the EU of this, but the Europeans generally reject the idea of ​​returning Russian gas and their markets.

The United States supports the rapid restoration of Russian gas supplies to Europe through pipelines passing through Ukraine, as part of negotiations aimed at achieving an energy blackout ahead of the approach of winter. WSJ. The publication notes that the issue became particularly relevant after Ukraine renewed its attacks on Russian refineries. According to the Americans, Russia's return to the European market will be an incentive for Putin to agree to an agreement and will provide Kiev with income from transit fees. White House officials have suggested that Russia deposit the proceeds from gas sales to Europe into an account in a third country so that the Kremlin cannot use the money to finance the war. The Americans tried to convince the EU of this, but the Europeans generally reject the idea of ​​returning Russian gas and their markets.