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US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian transactions to facilitate Alaska peace talks

  • President Donald Trump will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss the war in Ukraine on Friday.
  • Rep. Nick Begich of Alaska stated that the state is ready to broker peace and highlighted the importance of finding a pathway to peace.
  • Russian spokesman Alexey Fadeyev emphasized that Russia will prioritize its national interests during negotiations in Alaska and will not consider territorial swaps as feasible.
  • Fadeyev criticized Kyiv for escalating tensions ahead of the summit and accused it of using planned attacks to disrupt talks.
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The sanctions against Russia could have made it difficult for members of Vladimir Putin's delegation to travel to Alaska. Some measures are now being suspended for a week.

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The U.S. Treasury Department issued a temporary suspension of certain sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, thus opening the way for the planned meeting to take place tomorrow between US President Donald Trump and...

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The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian transactions that are needed to prepare for the Alaska meeting. The lifting of restrictions will take effect until August 20.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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