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US Proposes Russian Gas Flow Through Ukraine for European Energy Ceasefire

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US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff proposed an energy ceasefire plan to the Kremlin. The proposal involves resuming Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines crossing Ukraine. A US intermediary would manage sales to circumvent European sanctions, with proceeds held in an offshore escrow account.

From globalpost.com

Why it matters

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The plan is intended to reduce gas prices in Europe as winter approaches and provide additional revenue for Kyiv. However, European diplomats and Russian officials have expressed skepticism about the proposal.

The talks follow the expiration of a five-year deal between Gazprom and Ukraine.

From globalpost.com

Who's involved

  • Jared KushnerUS envoy leading high-level diplomatic negotiations with the Kremlin.
  • Steve WitkoffUS envoy leading high-level diplomatic negotiations with the Kremlin.
  • KremlinThe Russian government meeting with US envoys.
  • EuropeThe continent targeted by the proposed gas supply.
  • KyivThe city whose pipelines would be used and which would receive revenue.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EuropeSpeculative

    Europe might see reduced energy costs due to the proposed gas flow.

  • KyivSpeculative

    Kyiv could gain additional revenue from the resumption of gas flow.

  • KremlinSpeculative

    The Kremlin could face limitations on war funding if proceeds are held in an escrow account.

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