US wants to lift energy sanctions on Russia

Whitkoff wants the U.S. to lift energy sanctions against Russia. However, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wants Moscow ousted to make way for more imports from the U.S., Politico reports.

Europe's energy sector is the center of potential cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. Moscow has been negotiating with Washington to restore Nord Stream, encouraging opportunities for U.S. investors.

That's causing concern in Brussels.

US President Donald Trump and Putin want to divide the European energy market and create separate spheres of influence.

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