U.S.-Russia Ukraine Talks Include Oil Deal Linked to Trump Allies

Putin raised a Russian energy asset sale with Trump’s envoys during Ukraine talks, prompting questions about potential conflicts of interest.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

U.S.-Russia Ukraine Talks Include Oil Deal Linked to Trump Allies

An oil deal linked to allies of President Trump has become part of U.S.-Russia discussions on Ukraine, according to The New York Times.

President Vladimir V. Putin raised the proposed sale of Russian energy assets with Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. His push for the transaction has prompted questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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