Kremlin corroborates reports that Moscow and Washington are discussing ways to return Russian gas to Europe

Moscow and Washington are discussing the possible resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe as part of broader negotiations over a potential peaceful settlement in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday.

“We’re raising this issue with the Americans, but as for who else we’re talking to, I honestly don’t know,” he told Russian state media.

The day before, on May 8, Reuters reported that the U.S. and Russia were engaged on talks on the matter. Sources told the outlet that restoring Moscow’s role in the E.U. gas market could help Washington solidify a peace deal with Putin.