Gold for Sanctions Relief: US and Russia Eye 12 Trillion Dollar Grand Bargain

The United States conducted extensive preparatory analysis of possible scenarios for lifting sanctions on Russia, The Economist reports citing sources familiar with the discussions. Legal Groundwork in Washington The magazine, referencing Patrick Lord, head of the consulting firm Risk Advisory, stated that numerous American lawyers worked intensively to evaluate how sanctions restrictions could be modified under various diplomatic conditions. The legal effort reportedly accelerated during the summer after Donald Trump increased pressure for renewed negotiations related to Ukraine. According to the publication, much of the analytical and legal groundwork surrounding potential sanctions relief mechanisms has already been completed. Such reviews typically involve complex assessments of financial regulations, executive authorities, and legislative constraints.