Russia sought U.S. sanctions relief during negotiations over a possible halt to mutual attacks on energy infrastructure, The Kyiv Independent reported.
The outlet cited U.S. and Ukrainian officials familiar with the talks.
According to its sources, Moscow also sought to tie an energy agreement to a ceasefire arrangement in the Black Sea.
Russia continued intensive attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure while the negotiations were taking place.
Russian authorities have not publicly confirmed that these demands are official conditions for a possible energy ceasefire. The account of the talks is based on The Kyiv Independent’s sources.