A fourth sanctioned liquefied natural gas tanker has arrived near Russia’s Arctic export plant that's also subject to the US restrictions https://t.co/9YBEq3NJ6V ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Negotiations - A summit between President Trump and Russia's President Putin is tentatively scheduled for the end of next week [1] - The UAE is potentially the front runner to host US-Russia talks [2] - The negotiations may exclude Ukraine (Zalinsky) and potentially the Europeans [4] Sanctions & Energy Policy - Anticipation exists that US-Russia talks could lead to sanctions relief, but European authority over energy sanctions is crucial [5] - Europe's commitment to halt Russian oil imports by summer 2022 led to US concerns about market disruption [6] - The US implemented price caps to facilitate the movement of Russian oil to countries like India [7] - India's Russian oil imports have increased by approximately 1 million barrels per day since the start of the war [8] - The US is considering higher tariffs on India if it continues to import Russian oil, creating a point of contention [9] - The Europeans have implemented the most significant energy sanctions [11] Trade Deals & Market Impact - A trade deal with Europe includes $750 billion of US energy purchases over three years, potentially displacing Russian energy [11] - Crude prices are rangebound and down due to anticipation of talks rather than immediate tariff announcements [9][10]

Getting some breaking news on Russia as we mentioned a few moments ago. Let's get to Aean Jabvers. Hey Aman. >> Hey Carl.That's right. A senior White House official telling NBC News now that a summit meeting between President Putin and President Trump has now been tentatively scheduled for the end of next week. No word here on a location for that summit meeting.A couple of countries are in discussions according to the official. UAE, Hungary, Switzerland, and Rome are all possible locations for that meeting. ...

We need to sort of explain how we got from bone crushing sanctions on Russia today to an in-person meeting for the first time between Donald Trump and Putin of this administration and basically how we got to there so we can get through the what, when, where and why of this whole situation. The why is potentially in large part because of that threat of sanctions that has pushed Putin to the negotiating table in terms of when it will take place. All we know from the Trump administration, from the Kremlin, it ...

Washington’s efforts to choke Russian oil flows to India is raising the question of what will happen to the millions of barrels a day that would otherwise have been headed to the subcontinent. https://t.co/RVObhDsFOk ...

The threat of more U.S. sanctions on Russia jump-started stalled peace talks but might not produce a deal to halt the fighting https://t.co/jrZs3GL0p9 ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Diplomacy - A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is anticipated, with potential inclusion of Ukraine's President Zelensky, though conditions for Zelensky's participation remain unmet [1][2][3][4] - The US administration is pushing for Ukraine's President Zelensky to be part of the summit [1] - President Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face economic sanctions is expiring [2] - President Trump indicated Zelensky doesn't necessarily have to be part of the meeting, a shift from earlier White House statements [3][4] - President Putin wants to regain credibility and be admitted back to the table [6] Military & Security Assistance - The US has increased military assistance to Ukraine [6] - American weapons provided through NATO allies send a message of continued US military support to Ukraine [12] - Russia is advancing on the ground, albeit slowly and at a high cost [16][17] - Ukraine is targeting military assets deep inside Russia with success [16] Sanctions & Economic Pressure - President Trump threatened secondary sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire isn't reached [2][10] - The timing of potential sanctions appears more flexible [12] - The US has already imposed sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and put tariffs on India [11] Ceasefire & Negotiations - Discussions are expected to initially focus on a ceasefire, considered achievable [8][9] - A comprehensive ceasefire (air, land, and sea) could halt the conflict [10] - Issues like NATO membership, territorial compensation, and reparations are considered long-term discussion points [10] - Ukrainians are weary of the war and increasingly support a negotiated end, but they don't want to give up territory [13][14][15]

We have other breaking news this morning. A long-awaited meeting between President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin could be just days away. The Kremlin says the two leaders will meet next week.This would be their first in-person meeting since President Trump's return to the White House. And it's something he's been pushing for literally since day one. Here was the president just a few hours after being sworn in for his second term.>> I'll be meeting with President Putin. >> When. >> I don't know. I can't. ...

Unlike China, which imports 2m barrels a day of crude from Russia, India does not have a history of defying American sanctions. If India had to find new oil supplies, Chinese refiners would win. Here’s why https://t.co/LA8mnkAyLG ...

The sale of a US-sanctioned tanker being pulled apart in India includes extended payment terms and measures to shield the identity of the owner, unusual clauses that point to growing pressure on older dark fleet vessels https://t.co/jTjeMweqn3 ...