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Trump’s rapprochement with Russia

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October 29, 2026

As Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal in Ukraine and takes an increasingly conciliatory approach towards Russia, what could it mean for Europe’s energy markets?

This week on Plugged In, we look at how a shift in US policy towards Russia could reshape energy supply; from the future of sanctions and Russian oil and gas to the impact on European prices and security of supply.

We also ask whether Russian energy could become commercially attractive to Europe again, whether Europe can maintain sanctions without Washington, and what growing reliance on US LNG means if the US and Europe continue to diverge over Russia.

Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson – Editor-in-Chief, Montel News

Guests:

Elise Wu - LNG Correspondent, Montel News

Henning Gloystein – Managing Director, Energy, Climate & Resources, Eurasia Group

Tobias Federico - Chief Analyst, Montel

Editor: Alexandra Carlon

Producer: Alexandra Carlon