The White House considers the possibility of cancellation of sanctions against  » northern stream-2  » ‘-politico

Steve Witcoff and Marco Rubio. Photo: Getty Images

The Presidential Administration Donald Trump discusses the possibility of cancellation of sanctions against the Russian gas pipeline « Nord Stream-2 », as well as probably other energy assets within the limits of potential agreements on the termination of the war in Ukraine.

Source: Politico with reference to five persons aware of these discussions

Literally: The Northern Stream-2 resumption could provide financial receipts to Moscow, but only if the EU agrees to buy Russian gas through this pipeline again-which is now unlikely in view of the EU course to refuse to import energy from Russia.

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Details: According to the publication, a key figure that promotes the idea of ​​cancellation of sanctions is the special messenger of US President Steve Witcoff. According to sources, he openly declared his friendship with the leader of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin and instructed his team to prepare a full list of sanctions imposed on the energy sector of Russia.

However, this initiative is currently faced with resistance within the administration itself. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Interior Minister Dag Berham, who also heads the White House Energy Domination Council, oppose such concessions.

According to the sources, the administration fears that Vitcoff could be misled by Russia on the extent of economic benefits for the US in the event of restoring business relations with Moscow.

In addition to the Nord Stream-2, the possibility of removing restrictions on the production of liquefied natural gas « Arctic LNG-2 », which could supply up to 13.2 million tons of gas every year, if sanctions are canceled.

Literally: « According to two interlocutors, several strangers are lobbied in the administration of cancellation of sanctions. One of them is the head of the International Investment firm Monte Valley Partners Stephen Lynch.

Lynch specializes in the purchase of energy assets previously owned by Russia. In 2007, he, together with his partners, purchased the shares of the Russian oil company « Yukos » at a low price. He also recently purchased the Swiss branch of the Russian Sberbank and applied to the US Department of Finance for a license to buy a pipeline.

Former special services and close friend of Putin Matias Varnig, who is under US sanctions – is also working on restoring the work of the gas pipeline with the support of US investors. He turned to the Trump team through American business representatives. His initiative is considered separate from Lynch’s consortium. «