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The group pursuing the deal includes US investor and billionaire Todd Boehly, two Middle Eastern groups that have done business with Kushner or Witkoff's family, and an arm of the US government, the newspaper said.
Putin proposed it get done as a way of showing Russians that they can do business with the US, according to one of the people.
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The Trump administration’s discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have included negotiations over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Russian energy group Lukoil. The deal would benefit Middle Eastern entities and US investor Todd Boehly, who have ties to US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed completing this deal during a September 5 meeting…
US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal, NYT reports →The Trump administration’s discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have included negotiations over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Russian energy group Lukoil and West Asian business interests tied to U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The proposed agreement, which would require approval from both the U.S. government and the Kremlin, centers on oil fields, refineries, and gas…
U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: report →The Trump administration's negotiations with Russia regarding ending the conflict in Ukraine have included discussions over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Lukoil. This deal would benefit Middle Eastern business groups with ties to negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with US investor Todd Boehly, who has donated heavily to President Trump’s political causes. The proposal was first brought up…
US-Russia talks on Ukraine now involve an oil deal tied to Trump allies →Analysis
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US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal, NYT reports
U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: report
How it changed
- 3 Oct
The deal, which is contingent on approval from the US government and the Kremlin, involves a sprawling set of oil fields, refineries and gas stations around the world owned by Russian energy group Lukoil, according to the report.
- 4 Oct
Putin proposed it get done as a way of showing Russians that they can do business with the US, according to one of the people.
Coverage 3 articles
4 Oct US-Russia talks on Ukraine now involve an oil deal tied to Trump alliesThe Trump administration's negotiations with Russia regarding ending the conflict in Ukraine have included discussions over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Lukoil. This deal would benefit Middle Eastern business groups with ties to negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with US investor Todd Boehly, who has donated heavily to President Trump’s political causes. The proposal was first brought up…Sydney Morning Herald
3 Oct U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal: reportThe Trump administration’s discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have included negotiations over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Russian energy group Lukoil and West Asian business interests tied to U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The proposed agreement, which would require approval from both the U.S. government and the Kremlin, centers on oil fields, refineries, and gas…The Hindu3 Oct US-Russia talks on Ukraine involve multi-billion dollar oil deal, NYT reportsThe Trump administration’s discussions with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine have included negotiations over a multibillion-dollar oil deal involving Russian energy group Lukoil. The deal would benefit Middle Eastern entities and US investor Todd Boehly, who have ties to US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed completing this deal during a September 5 meeting…The Straits Times
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