While the UK and the EU are pushing aggressively

Editor's note: ...for war with Russia, the US under the Trump administration are going to continue developing trade relations with Russia particularly in the energy sector. Recent talks between the US and Russia, intensified in August 2025, signal potential cooperation on energy projects like Sakhalin-1 and Arctic LNG 2, driven by Ukraine peace negotiations and possible sanctions relief. While ExxonMobil explores re-entering Russian ventures and US equipment sales are proposed, no firm agreements have been reached due to geopolitical tensions and existing sanctions. These discussions, tied to broader economic incentives, aim to stabilize energy markets but face significant hurdles, including EU opposition and unresolved asset disputes. Russia has also announced that it might resume direct flights to the US. All this has the British very nervous. As far as the EU is concerned, Russia has stated there is no place for EU talks on Ukraine. The EU is being sidelined by Russia and the US. This is the beginning of the end of that special Anglo-American love affair. Another historical show of power and prestige by the British...