The entire leadership of an American gas company has resigned, claiming that Russians are secretly funding their project from behind the scenes.

The entire leadership of a major Alaskan gas export project resigned amid allegations of secret Russian funding from Novatek. The Polar Train LNG project, aimed at establishing a liquefied natural gas terminal, faced scrutiny after claims surfaced that Novatek was secretly controlling and financing it. Joel Riddle, the newly appointed CEO, initially believed in American investment but later discovered that Novatek was behind the funding. Following leaked messages confirming Novatek's involvement and legal risks, Riddle and the executive team stepped down. Polar Train LNG denied the allegations, stating Riddle was dismissed for being a disgruntled employee. Tim Talkington was appointed as the new interim CEO, while the U.S. Treasury is investigating potential sanctions violations.