US Weighs Russia Deal: Prisoner Swap for Sanctions Relief as Ukraine Ramps Missile Output
US media report that the Trump administration is exploring a deal with Moscow that would trade prisoner exchanges for sanctions relief, according to WELT. The report is based on unnamed sources and lacks official confirmation, leaving the terms and status of any negotiations uncertain. If pursued, such a deal would mark a significant shift in US-Russia relations and could affect Western unity on Ukraine sanctions.
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US Envoy Proposes Sanctions Relief for Russian Prisoner Release
US special representative John Cole, reportedly acting on behalf of the Trump administration, has proposed easing sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. This emerging proposal, reported by multiple sources, represents a potential shift in US policy, though official confirmation from both sides is lacking, and the Kremlin has denied the existence of political prisoners. The feasibility and scope of such a deal remain uncertain.