Trump’s Russia Deal: Arctic Access and Resource Trade Spark Outrage
During a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia, Russia proposed a deal to the U.S. involving access to Russian natural resources, particularly in the Arctic, and potential joint energy projects. This offer, made amidst ongoing sanctions, suggests a return to pre-invasion levels of economic cooperation, including the re-entry of American oil companies into the Russian market. Russia also seeks the unfreezing of its state assets held in the U.S., totaling approximately $6 billion. However, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio indicated that sanctions relief would be contingent upon a comprehensive peace agreement.
John Q. Hosedrinker