Russia Acknowledges Talks on Sanctions Relief for State Investment Fund
A Russian official has acknowledged that possible sanctions relief for a Russian state investment fund came up in talks with Trump administration officials. Moscow has been seeking economic benefits from negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
A Russian official has confirmed that possible sanctions relief for a Russian state investment fund has been part of discussions with officials in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported on October 28.
The matter is significant because sanctions are tied to the wider negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine. Russia has sought to secure economic benefits from those talks.
What is known
According to the source, the Russian official said that potential relief for the state fund was among the topics under discussion. The available summary does not say what specific terms were considered, how far sanctions might be eased, or whether any decision has been made.
The summary also does not name the official who made the acknowledgment, and it does not include any response from the Trump administration.
