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Russia Seeks U.S. Approval for $5B Aircraft Deal Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

4/17/2025

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Russia Seeks Aircraft Deal

Russia is seeking U.S. approval to use $5 billion in frozen assets to buy Boeing aircraft, linking the request to a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Although not a direct condition for peace, this deal could pave the way for easing sanctions. However, U.S. officials emphasize that economic talks will only begin once the fighting stops.

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China Halts Boeing Deliveries

In a bold move, China has halted Boeing jet deliveries to its airlines, intensifying the ongoing trade war with the U.S. This comes on the heels of hefty tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese products. As a result, Chinese carriers are now directed to stop buying U.S. aircraft parts, shifting the balance towards Airbus and local manufacturers like COMAC.

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Russia Seeks Aircraft Deal

Russia is seeking U.S. approval to use $5 billion in frozen assets to buy Boeing aircraft, linking the request to a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Although not a direct condition for peace, this deal could pave the way for easing sanctions. However, U.S. officials emphasize that economic talks will only begin once the fighting stops.

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