Russia Requests Approval to Buy Boeing Planes With Frozen Assets

Bloomberg reported that Russia had requested that the United States allow it to purchase Boeing aircraft with its frozen assets following a ceasefire agreement.

While not a formal requirement to end the conflict, the proposal could be used as a way off for de-escalation and a renewed diplomatic approach with the United States.

The details on the negotiations have been scarce.

Brian Hughes, spokesman for the National Security Council, said, “The U.S. won’t discuss any economic commitments before a ceasefire is reached.”

Boeing declined to comment, and the Kremlin didn’t immediately respond to Bloomberg’s request for a comment.