[The US is supporting the swift resumption of Russian natural gas pipelines to Europe via Ukraine in an effort to facilitate an energy ceasefire] According to a report by the Wall Street Journal on November 2nd, the US is supporting the swift resumption of Russian natural gas pipelines to Europe via Ukraine as part of negotiations for an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine before winter. According to US, European, and Ukrainian officials, the proposal was put forward by US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff during their September visits to Moscow and Kyiv. The plan proposes selling Russian natural gas through US intermediaries to circumvent European sanctions against Russia. Those involved in the discussions say this could offer substantial profit opportunities for US investors, but the proposal faces resistance in several European capitals.