On October 27, 2026, it became known that the US and Russia are actively discussing potential business deals that may include the return of American companies to the Russian oil market. These negotiations are taking place amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, raising concerns within the Ukrainian delegation.
Negotiations in Miami and Trump's Rhetoric
During the negotiations held on October 9 in Miami, the Ukrainian delegation noted that the rhetoric of Donald Trump's team had become similar to that used by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. This raised concerns, as Dmitriev is known for his attempts to entice American businessmen with lucrative deals.
Potential US-Russia Deals
According to information published by the Financial Times, the following deals are being discussed:
- A joint venture involving American and Russian oil companies to resume operations off the coast of Sakhalin.
- Restoration of access for American airlines to Russian airspace.
- Collaboration in the production and supply of titanium.
- Potential sale of international assets of Lukoil to investors connected with the White House.
- A liquefied natural gas project in Alaska involving Russian Novatek.
- Resumption of gas supplies to Europe through the damaged Nord Stream pipeline.
- A deal to ease sanctions on potash fertilizers.
- Transfer of control of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to an American legal entity.
Dmitriev's Strategy and US Response
Kirill Dmitriev, according to sources, hopes for a freeze in the war, but given the situation, he has decided to push forward with deals now. The estimated value of the projects he proposes is $14 billion. This indicates the seriousness of Russia's and the US's intentions to restore business relations, which raises alarm in Ukraine.