Russian Financing for U.S. Firm Emerges in Alaska Gas Project Talks

A Russian energy giant secretly financed a U.S. firm in a deal discussed during talks to end the Ukraine war, The New York Times reports.

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Russian Financing for U.S. Firm Emerges in Alaska Gas Project Talks

A Russian energy giant secretly provided financing to a U.S. firm in a deal linked to an Alaska gas project, The New York Times reported, citing interviews and documents.

The deal has been discussed during talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The financing emerged in the context of U.S. gas discussions with the Kremlin.

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