US, Russia talks on Ukraine involve oil deal tied to Kushner, Witkoff: Report

US-Russia talks on Ukraine now involve an oil deal tied to Trump allies

Vladimir Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with the US president’s envoys, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

Oct 4, 2026

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

Oct 3, 2026

US, Russia talks on Ukraine involve oil deal tied to Kushner, Witkoff: Report

The Trump administration’s ongoing discussions with Russia to end the Ukraine war now include a multibillion-dollar oil deal that would benefit Middle Eastern business executives tied to the lead U.S. negotiators, according to new reporting from The New York Times. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, have been engaged in…

Oct 3, 2026