Trump administration weighs economic deals with Russia before Ukraine war ends – NYT
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The potential areas of cooperation between Moscow and Washington include energy and investment (Photo: REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)
The Trump administration is considering signing economic and other agreements with Russia before the war in Ukraine ends, The New York Times reported on September 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The Times reported that Washington might pursue specific agreements with Moscow even if a comprehensive peace deal remains out of reach. Proponents within the administration argue the move would signal that the U.S. is serious about resetting relations with Russia.
The report noted that this approach indicates U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are exploring alternative ways to advance ceasefire negotiations.
The territorial dispute remains a primary obstacle. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin insists on control over the Ukrainian territories that Moscow claims as its own, while Ukraine refuses to withdraw its troops from those regions.
According to the report, potential areas of cooperation include energy, investment, and other sectors where American and Russian companies could resume collaboration.
However, the administration remains divided on the approach. Some officials argue that offering economic incentives to Moscow to end the war could weaken Washington's leverage over the Kremlin.
U.S. sanctions policy complicates the situation further. Even as Washington discusses potential economic cooperation, it is simultaneously considering new restrictions targeting the Russian economy and Kremlin revenue.
For now, potential agreements between the U.S. and Russia remain under discussion within the Trump administration and do not represent official U.S. policy.
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