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US discusses plan to ease sanctions on Russia. Reuters

The United States is developing a plan that could ease sanctions on Russia as President Donald Trump seeks to restore relations with Moscow and end the war in Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing sources.

According to Reuters, the White House has instructed the State Department and the Treasury Department to draw up a list of sanctions that could be lifted. US officials will discuss the list with the Russian side in the coming days. The move is part of Washington’s broader strategy to improve diplomatic and economic relations with Moscow.

It is not yet clear what steps or concessions Washington might expect from Russia in exchange for easing sanctions.