Trump Officials Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Russia Acknowledges (Gift Article)

Putin lieutenant Yuri Ushakov has confirmed reporting of the FT and NYT that discussions with Witkoff and Kushner focus on a comprehensive end to US sanctions against Russia in exchange for which Russia with cut in Kushner, Witkoff and other Trump cronies on a series of lucrative deals.

Congress made overwhelmingly clear that we must close sanctions loopholes to intensify pressure on Russia and end this war in Ukraine. Yet Trump continues to defy Congress and Americans' voice. His focus on appeasing Putin and enriching Russia further erodes trust with our allies and partners.

One day, people will wonder why Trump officials had deals with Russian organized crime figures and corrupt Arab oil royals that they personally benefited from and nobody did anything about it. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/u...

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U.S. Is Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Official Acknowledges A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with Ukraine.

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U.S. Is Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Official Acknowledges (Anton Troianovski/New York Times) Main Link | memeorandum Permalink

"Russia is discussing sanctions relief with the Trump administration for the country’s flagship state investment fund, the Kremlin said Wednesday, underscoring President Vladimir V. Putin’s efforts to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending his war with Ukraine."