The United States is considering a limited easing of sanctions to allow a prisoner exchange. It has been reported CNN Citing sources in the White House.
It was noted that Washington is negotiating with its allies to include Russians held in these countries in a possible swap deal with Russia.
It was previously reported that companies operating at Georgian airports could be subject to sanctions by the United States if they serve Russian aircraft when direct flights with Russia resume.
Prior to that, Jim O’Brien, Head of the Department of State’s Sanctions Coordination Office, declarationHe said the U.S. is in regular talks with U.S. and foreign banks on Russian food and fertilizer, which it says is not covered by sanctions. He noted that the State Department regularly communicates with US and foreign banks, explaining to them the country’s position that it does not impose sanctions on Russian food and fertilizer or food and fertilizer transactions.