The talks
aim to resume Russian gas flows to Europe, with Kushner viewing business
cooperation as key to peace and Dmitriev pushing sales to Germany. Officials
also discussed selling Lukoil's European assets to a consortium including U.S.,
Qatari, and UAE investors, though this would need sanctions relief.
A White House official denied recent Nord Stream discussions, calling deals unlikely due to obstacles, while critics like Michael McFaul argue it prioritizes profit over Ukraine's security. European leaders resist returning to Russian gas, and Ukraine has sent a delegation to engage Trump's envoys.