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Russia Seeks U.S. Approval for $5B Aircraft Deal

4/17/2025

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Russia is seeking U.S. approval to use around $5 billion in frozen assets to buy Boeing aircraft, linking the request to a ceasefire in Ukraine. While this move aims to alleviate sanctions, the U.S. firmly maintains that economic discussions will only occur once the fighting stops.

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Russia is seeking U.S. approval to use around $5 billion in frozen assets to buy Boeing aircraft, linking the request to a ceasefire in Ukraine. While this move aims to alleviate sanctions, the U.S. firmly maintains that economic discussions will only occur once the fighting stops.