U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

US-Russia discussions regarding Ukraine now include a multi-billion dollar oil deal, according to NYT reports. President Vladimir V. Putin proposed the sale of Russian energy assets during meetings with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. This development involves energy assets tied to Trump allies, which has raised significant new questions concerning potential conflicts of interest. The negotiations integrate high-stakes energy transactions alongside the broader diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.