Russia and U.S. Discuss Reviving Nord Stream Pipelines as Energy Talks Progress

As part of broader ceasefire negotiations, Russia signals interest in restoring energy exports to Europe, but EU leaders remain firm on sanctions tied to Ukraine's sovereignty.

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed discussions with the U.S. about potentially resuming Nord Stream pipeline operations during ongoing ceasefire talks.
• European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, maintain that sanctions on Russia will only be lifted with a full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
• The Nord Stream pipelines, sabotaged in 2022, remain a contentious issue, with only one of the four pipelines still intact and operationally dormant.
• Energy analysts and industry leaders express skepticism about Europe’s ability to resist cheap Russian gas in the long term, citing economic pressures.
• The United States has announced separate ceasefire agreements with Russia and Ukraine, while Ukraine disputes Russia's claims of observing a ceasefire on energy infrastructure.

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