Reuters: American and Russian officials discussed energy agreements in the context of peace negotiations in Ukraine.

According to Reuters, during the peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, American and Russian officials discussed possible energy agreements, including the reintegration of Exxon Mobil into the Sakhalin-1 project and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects. These proposals are intended to encourage the Kremlin to accept peace and allow for the easing of sanctions. The discussions took place during the visit of the U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow and were also mentioned at the summit in Alaska. Russia, affected by sanctions, is seeking to attract international investments, while the U.S. is exploring ways to reduce its dependence on China in the energy sector.