US and Russia explore gas sale to Europe amid Ukraine war: Reuters
The talks also include a possible Lukoil asset sale to a U.S.-led consortium as officials weigh sanctions relief and future energy profits.
- US Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev, a close adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, held talks about bringing a US investor into the sanctioned Nord Stream pipelines that delivered gas to Germany before Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the pipelines supplied more than half of Germany's gas imports; they were mothballed and subsequently damaged in underwater explosions during September 2022, then sanctioned by the United States and European Union.
- Kushner and Dmitriev also discussed selling European assets owned by Russian energy company Lukoil, with a White House official stating that Steve Witkoff and Kushner worked with the International Development Finance Corporation to negotiate a substantial upfront payment for the United States.
- Poland's political leadership remains firmly opposed to reopening the pipeline, while lawmaker Michael Kellner warned, "This threatens to be a dirty deal that will cost Europe dearly," adding, "Americans and Russians will share the profits."
- President Donald Trump could waive sanctions to permit such deals, but if Democrats win control of Congress in next month's midterm elections, this would become harder; a White House official stated there have been "no Nord Stream discussions recently.
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U.S. and Russia discuss reopening path for Russian gas sales to Germany - report
Top U.S. and Russian officials, including U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner, have held talks about bringing a U.S. investor into the Nord Stream gas pipelines that supplied Germany before Russia invaded Ukraine,
Russia eyes return to Europe's gas market despite sanctions, Ukraine war: Report
Reports indicate that Russia is looking to reestablish gas supplies via the Nord Stream pipelines by negotiating with US investors, including Jared Kushner and a Russian adviser to Putin. This effort faces formidable challenges due to existing US and EU sanctions. Germany has taken a hard line against restoring gas imports while evaluating its military readiness regarding Russia. Additionally, the complexities surrounding gas ownership could imp…
SENIOR U.S. and Russian officials, including Jared Kushner, are considering U.S. investment in the North Stream pipeline. The plan faces sanctions and strong resistance in Europe, particularly in Germany.
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BizTocUS, Russia explore gas sale to Europe amid Ukraine war, say sources
BERLIN/WASHINGTON, Oct 8 - Top Russian and US officials, including US Special Envoy Jared Kushner, have held talks about bringing a US investor into the Nord Stream pipelines that delivered gas to Germany before Russia invaded Ukraine, five people with knowledge of the situation said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Could US-Russia Energy Deals Bring Russian Gas Back to Europe?
Talks between senior US and Russian officials are raising the possibility of a new energy relationship between Washington and Moscow, including a potential role for US investors in the Nord Stream gas pipelines that once carried large volumes of Russian gas to Germany. The discussions involve US Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev, a […]
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