Trump Administration Weighs Sanctions Relief for Russian Investment Fund

US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund at Moscow’s request, according to a report.

The request is part of negotiations over potential shipments of diesel to the United States, linking the fund’s sanctions status to talks on fuel supplies.

The sanctions were imposed under former President Joe Biden. Removing them would mark a reversal of that measure against the Russian fund.

The reported deliberations concern possible relief, not a completed decision. The outcome of Moscow’s request and the diesel negotiations remains unclear.