According to media reports, Russia has offered the United States a massive economic package worth $12 trillion in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. This was reported by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, citing Ukrainian intelligence.
Source: Bukvy
Several sources note that the proposal includes agreements on Arctic oil and gas, rare earth mines, a nuclear energy data processing center, and a tunnel under the Bering Strait. The publication noted that the $12 trillion estimate may be an exaggeration intended to please the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Despite the sanctions, Western companies are showing interest in Russia, and some American firms that had previously left the country have already registered new trademarks. In addition, at a meeting in August 2025 in Alaska, Vladimir Putin proposed to Trump to return $5 billion in assets confiscated from Exxon Mobil.
Analysts warn that lifting sanctions against Russia is a complex task due to more than 23,000 imposed restrictions. In addition, Western “hawks” in the U.S. Congress may block any attempts to open the market to Russia, and an increase in trade and investment could contribute to the Kremlin’s economic recovery and preparation for a new war.
Thus, experts advise approaching Putin’s proposal with great caution, as the potential benefits for the U.S. are largely exaggerated and accompanied by high political risks.
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