EXCLUSIVE: US, Russia explore gas sale to Europe amid Ukraine war, say sources - Reuters

Top officials from the United States and Russia have engaged in discussions regarding the potential involvement of American investors in the Nord Stream pipeline infrastructure. The pipelines, which previously supplied natural gas to Germany, have been inactive since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine.

The talks have involved high-level figures, including Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Jared Kushner, a special envoy for the United States. These meetings have taken place in both Moscow and New York in recent weeks as part of broader efforts to explore avenues for peace and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Proponents of the initiative view the potential for future energy commerce as a mechanism for stability. The proposed arrangement would aim to facilitate the resumption of energy flows to Europe once the conflict concludes, allowing American investors to participate in the pipeline’s operations and profitability.

Dmitriev has reportedly advocated for the restoration of Russian gas exports to Germany and has held meetings with representatives from the United States Treasury and Energy Departments to discuss the matter. The discussions are framed within the context of broader diplomatic efforts to broker a truce in the ongoing war.

A White House official stated that any potential agreements would require negotiation involving the United States International Development Finance Corporation and the Treasury Department to ensure they provide benefits to American taxpayers and companies.

Regarding the current status of these negotiations, the White House official noted that there have been no recent discussions specifically concerning the Nord Stream pipelines. The extent to which the pipeline project remains an active agenda item continues to be a subject of varying accounts among those familiar with the situation.