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  "id": 16989000,
  "title": "Kremlin aide says Moscow in talks with US over investment fund sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/kremlin-aide-says-moscow-in-talks-with-us-over-investment-fund",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T01:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/10/29/kremlin-aide-says-moscow-in-talks-with-us-over-investment-fund-sanctions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moscow is engaged in discussions with the US administration regarding the potential lifting of sanctions on Russia's investment fund, according to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov stated that Russia Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev is actively pursuing these talks. While the outcome remains uncertain, Dmitriev's persistent efforts have brought the issue into the media spotlight. Earlier reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering abandoning the sanctions imposed due to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In a recent act, Trump authorized the delivery of diesel fuel to the US and global markets, temporarily reducing sanctions on Russian fuel. Additionally, a fourth tanker of diesel is set to depart for the US and world markets on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Trump also issued an executive order waiving certain Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs, including duties on Russian goods and penalties for purchasing its oil and gas, which were scheduled to take effect under the Graham Act signed into law last month.",
  "summary": "The New York Times reported earlier in the day that the Donald Trump administration was considering abandoning the sanctions.",
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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."
}