According to US, European, and Ukrainian officials, the US is pushing for Russian gas to quickly resume gas supply to Europe through Ukraine. Ukraine is Russia's wartime rival, and this plan is part of the negotiations to prepare for the upcoming winter season and seek an energy cease-fire. Participants in related discussions said that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkov proposed the idea during their visits to Moscow and Kyiv in September: selling Russian gas through US intermediaries to circumvent European sanctions, which will also bring considerable benefits to US investors. According to current EU regulations, the EU is required to gradually stop all Russian gas purchases by the end of 2027. Leaders of major European powers said they have no intention of re-becoming energy dependent on this country, which is viewed as the primary strategic threat. Previously, Ukraine was pressured by Trump to unilaterally suspend attacks on Russian refineries, but the plan was put on hold last month. Kiev suspended attacks on Russian refineries for nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, Russia continues to bombard Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Russia has begun exporting diesel to the US. The US then turned its focus to trying to reach a more comprehensive peace agreement. According to US negotiators, Russia's return to the European gas market could form a strong driving force for Putin to sign the contract.

Zhitongcaijing · 11/02 02:09
According to US, European, and Ukrainian officials, the US is pushing for Russian gas to quickly resume gas supply to Europe through Ukraine. Ukraine is Russia's wartime rival, and this plan is part of the negotiations to prepare for the upcoming winter season and seek an energy cease-fire. Participants in related discussions said that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkov proposed the idea during their visits to Moscow and Kyiv in September: selling Russian gas through US intermediaries to circumvent European sanctions, which will also bring considerable benefits to US investors. According to current EU regulations, the EU is required to gradually stop all Russian gas purchases by the end of 2027. Leaders of major European powers said they have no intention of re-becoming energy dependent on this country, which is viewed as the primary strategic threat. Previously, Ukraine was pressured by Trump to unilaterally suspend attacks on Russian refineries, but the plan was put on hold last month. Kiev suspended attacks on Russian refineries for nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, Russia continues to bombard Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Russia has begun exporting diesel to the US. The US then turned its focus to trying to reach a more comprehensive peace agreement. According to US negotiators, Russia's return to the European gas market could form a strong driving force for Putin to sign the contract.