Russia Appears to Be Separating the Ukraine War From Talks and Business Deals With the U.S.

Summary

Russia has sought to keep the war in Ukraine separate from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States, and The New York Times reports that those efforts now appear to be working. The report describes Moscow as nearing the restoration of ties with Washington while giving up nothing in return.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   22 Oct 2026, 09:32 UTCSource ↗

   Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States, and its efforts now appear to be working, as Putin nears restored ties with the U.S. while giving up nothing.