Incentive for Putin? Trump's emissaries proposed selling Russian gas to the EU

The United States proposed the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine during negotiations in September. This plan involves American intermediaries and aims to incentivize Russia's cooperation. Ukraine has blocked Russian gas transit since last year, while Hungary and Slovakia still receive gas through TurkStream. The proposal includes a special account for gas revenues to prevent funding Russian aggression. The EU has reduced Russian gas purchases significantly since the war began and is unlikely to increase them post-conflict. However, U.S. officials believe EU states may soften their stance despite current declarations.