Trump administration proposes Europe resume Russian gas imports for Ukraine peace deal

The Trump administration is proposing that Europe resume purchasing Russian gas as part of a peace agreement for Ukraine, which would allow Moscow to earn billions of dollars and restore its economic influence, according to The New York Times. The report states that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff discussed restarting Russian gas pipelines through Ukraine and the Nord Stream projects, noting that American investors could also receive a share of the profits. Germany is strongly opposing the move, warning that "resuming dependence on Russian energy could threaten European security." However, the newspaper notes that Germany's most popular party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), supports restoring imports to lower energy prices.