US and Russian officials discuss the possibility of adding a US investor to the Nord Stream gas pipeline project that has historically supplied gas to Germany, according to multiple reports. The talks reportedly include Jared Kushner, a US special envoy, and Kirill Dmitriev, a close adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The outlets describe the discussions as taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing Ukraine war and the wider political and economic constraints affecting Russian energy deals with Europe. One report frames the talks around exploring a gas sale to Europe, while another focuses specifically on the mechanism of bringing a US-linked investor into the Nord Stream pipeline arrangement. Across the accounts, the common element is that senior figures on both sides are exploring a pathway that could involve US participation, despite the high-stakes sanctions and diplomatic tensions tied to the Russian energy sector. The reports cite unnamed sources and do not provide details on whether any deal is finalized or what terms are being considered.
