Bloomberg published an internal memo from the Russian side outlining seven areas of potential cooperation between Russia and the U.S. in the event of an end to the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin would like to bring Russia back into the international dollar settlement system as part of a broad economic partnership with the administration of Donald Trump. This was reported on Thursday, February 12, by Bloomberg, citing an internal memo circulated among high-ranking Russian officials.
The document, drafted earlier in 2026, outlines seven areas where the economic interests of Russia and the United States may align following an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Areas of Possible Cooperation
Specifically, it concerns long-term contracts in aviation for the modernization of the Russian aircraft fleet and potential U.S. participation in Russian aircraft manufacturing. The memo suggests the creation of joint ventures in the oil and liquefied natural gas sectors. Preferential conditions are proposed for the return of American companies to the Russian consumer market. Collaboration in nuclear energy is planned, including in sectors related to artificial intelligence. Additionally, the document discusses cooperation in the production of raw materials - lithium, copper, nickel, and platinum. A potential area mentioned is joint work on promoting fossil fuels as an alternative to low-emission solutions.
Deterioration of Moscow and Beijing Relations
The possibility of Russia returning to the dollar settlement system, including for energy deals, is mentioned separately.
It is unclear whether Russia has communicated any of the document's parameters to the U.S. The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin - Dmitry Peskov - did not respond to a request for comment.
Dollar settlements would mean a return of Russia under the financial control of Washington and a rejection of efforts to reduce the vulnerability of the Russian economy, Bloomberg writes. The Trump administration would gain a victory in weakening relations between Moscow and Beijing, the publication adds.
"Dmitriev Package"
In early February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia and the U.S. are discussing large-scale bilateral economic agreements in parallel with peace negotiations with Kyiv.
Information about Moscow's proposal, which Zelensky referred to as the "Dmitriev package" in honor of the Kremlin negotiator, was gathered by Ukrainian intelligence. Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev also heads the Russian Direct Investment Fund.
