The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia's direct investment fund
The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, which invested billions in Russian companies. Russia has pushed for sanctions removal in exchange for diesel supply to the U.S. The U.S. Treasury labeled the fund a slush fund for President Putin.
- The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia’s sovereign wealth fund.
- Trump announced Russia would supply diesel to US and world markets.
- A U.S. official confirmed the administration was assessing the fund’s sanctions removal application.
- The US Treasury Department characterized the fund as Putin's 'black cash register'.
- The US official stated the current review aims to improve relations between Moscow and Washington.
- Yuri Ushakov, the Kremlin's foreign policy advisor, stated discussions are ongoing with the Trump administration.
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