US-Russia peace talks reportedly include multi-billion Lukoil asset deal

The New York Times reports that US-Russia peace negotiations now include a multi-billion dollar deal involving Lukoil assets, signaling a potential economic dimension to diplomatic efforts. The report is sourced from one outlet and not independently confirmed, leaving the scope and terms of the deal uncertain. If accurate, this marks a notable shift toward transactional diplomacy in the Ukraine conflict, potentially easing sanctions pressure on Russian energy interests.