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U.S. Floats Lifeline to Russia: Allowing More Gas Sales to Europe

New York Times17 October 2026, 18:00 UTCRussia

The Trump administration is pitching the idea as part of a peace deal with Ukraine, but Europe is wary and critics say Russia would be strengthened.

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