Washington is considering a plan to return Russian gas supplies to Europe through pipelines passing through Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources. It is assumed that the shipments will be arranged through an American intermediary to circumvent European sanctions. The proceeds are planned to be deposited in a trust account to ensure that the funds are not used to finance military activity. American negotiators are presenting the project as a way to reduce energy costs for Europe ahead of winter and help resolve the Ukrainian conflict.