Sources: The United States and Russia are exploring ways to resume gas shipments to Europe

On May 8, eight people familiar with the matter told Reuters that officials in Washington and Moscow had discussed US help to revive Russian gas sales to Europe amid a winter in Europe's energy relations with Russia. Europe slashed imports of Russian gas after the 2022 conflict broke out, a move that cost Russian exporter Gazprom $7 billion the following year. Trump is pushing for peace between Russia and Ukraine, raising the possibility of a thaw in gas relations. Giving Moscow a renewed role in the European Union gas market could help cement a peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the sources said. Although much of Europe is seeking alternative supplies, some buyers have stayed, and industry officials say more could return once a peace deal is reached.