Reuters reports that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is working to provide Russia’s economy with breathing room by ending the Ukraine war. Initial talks between Washington and Moscow have already taken place in Saudi Arabia, notably without Kyiv’s representatives present.
Oleg Vyugin, former Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Central Bank, believes that a political agreement between the two nations could boost Moscow’s economic growth. He emphasized that lifting sanctions would facilitate the return of Western companies to Russia, potentially revitalizing its war-damaged economy.
As the second round of talks between the US and Russia is scheduled for the coming days, Vladimir Zelenskyy and his European allies have expressed deep concerns about this potential agreement. Russia’s heavy military expenditure in the Ukraine war has significantly weakened its economy thus far.
