Context
Kushner, who is trying to mediate a truce between Russia and Ukraine, sees doing business as key to restoring peace. Such an agreement would allow American investors to profit from the supply of energy to Europe after the end of the war.
Dmitriev, who campaigned for the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Germany, met last month with representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy and Treasury to discuss potential U.S.-Russian initiatives in the energy sector.
What's next
"Any agreements Russia will have to negotiate with the DFC (American Corporation for Financing for International Development) and the Department of the Treasury, and they should benefit American taxpayers and companies," he said. white House spokesman, answering questions about discussions about the pipeline.
Trump could have lifted or eased U.S. sanctions, but if Democrats gain control of Congress in next month's midterm elections, it would become more difficult.
