Global Politics Report Editorial
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Oct. 03, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times