U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports
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Ongoing U.S. discussions with Russia regarding an end to the war in Ukraine involve a multibillion-dollar oil deal. According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the oil agreement during a September 5 meeting at the Kremlin with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The proposed deal would financially benefit Middle Eastern business executives who have ties to the lead U.S. negotiators. The connection between the negotiators and the potential beneficiaries has drawn scrutiny amid the diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
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The Hill (US)Highlights ties between Trump administration negotiators and potential Middle Eastern beneficiaries.
Moscow Times (RU)Focuses on Putin raising the specific deal during a Kremlin meeting.
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