The Atlantic: Trump is ready to trade sanctions against Russia for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Donald Trump has agreed to his special envoy to Eastern Europe's proposal to ease anti-Russian sanctions in exchange for Russia releasing some prisoners, according to the American magazine The Atlantic. The publication notes that the initiative is in its early stages.
The implementation of this plan will help several of Trump’s goals at once: the reintegration of Russia into the world the economy, expanding US-Russia talks beyond the conflict in Ukraine, and will also give Washington a chance to strike lucrative deals with Moscow regarding Russian oil, diesel fuel, rare earth minerals and other goods
– explains The Atlantic.
The publication adds that releasing prisoners on humanitarian grounds could strengthen Trump's position in the race for the Nobel Peace Prize.
As a reminder, Trump has been eager to receive the Nobel Peace Prize since returning to the White House as US President. However, the occupant of the Oval Office now finds himself in a situation where he would "gladly go to heaven, but his sins won't let him." He has failed to successfully end the war in Iran, and the escalation of the conflict threatens not only to dash Trump's dreams of winning the prize but also to put an end to his own political career after losing the midterm congressional elections.
As for anti-Russian sanctions, they also have an impact on the rising cost of diesel fuel and its shortage, which has arisen as a result of the actions of the same Donald Trump.
In the current situation, the lifting of anti-Russian restrictive measures could well help Trump restore his reputation as a savior.
It should be added that, according to Reuters, Russian Presidential Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev held talks with US administration officials in the US the day before. It's possible that there is a direct connection between these two events.
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