A former Polar LNG executive accused Russian energy giant Novatec of secretly funding and controlling the planned $25 billion Alaskan gas export project. The project was discussed by Putin and Trump's special envoys. After the incident came to light, it highlighted the huge risk of compliance with US sanctions. People familiar with the matter said that the project became a topic of discussion between Putin and US envoys Witkoff and Jared Kushner last month. The energy deal is part of the negotiations between the US side and Russia to reach an agreement on the war in Ukraine.

A former Polar LNG executive accused Russian energy giant Novatec of secretly funding and controlling the planned $25 billion Alaskan gas export project. The project was discussed by Putin and Trump's special envoys. After the incident came to light, it highlighted the huge risk of compliance with US sanctions. People familiar with the matter said that the project became a topic of discussion between Putin and US envoys Witkoff and Jared Kushner last month. The energy deal is part of the negotiations between the US side and Russia to reach an agreement on the war in Ukraine.