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  "id": 16842016,
  "title": "What is Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Putin’s ‘slush fund’, and why does Trump want to lift US sanctions? Explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/what-is-russias-sovereign-wealth-fund-putins-slush-fund-and-why-does",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:20:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/what-is-russia-s-sovereign-wealth-fund-putin-s-slush-fund-and-why-does-trump-want-to-lift-us-sanctions-explained-11793155431595.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, RDIF, as it explores business deals with Moscow. Critics warn sanctions relief could benefit Russia without securing concessions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Støre and Stubb hold talks with Putin on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/st-re-and-stubb-hold-talks-with-putin-on-ending-russias-war-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-27T11:08:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump administration considers lifting sanctions on Russian Direct Investment Fund: NYT",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trump-administration-considers-lifting-sanctions-on-russian-direct",
        "published": "2026-10-28T05:58:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}