U. S. President Donald Trump’s approach to settling the Ukraine conflict is built around the idea of economic rapprochement with Russia as a way to prevent a new escalation, Foreign Policy reports in its analysis of the current U.S. administration’s course.

According to the magazine, the White House proceeds from the assumption that restoring trade ties between Washington and Moscow could offer a more durable guarantee of stability than traditional diplomatic formulas or military deterrence. Within this framework, economic interdependence is seen not only as a political lever but also as a practical tool for reducing the risk of renewed confrontation.

At the same time, the administration expects that renewed engagement with Russia would open fresh opportunities for American companies and deliver tangible returns for investors. The authors note that Trump’s inner circle is already factoring in potential profits from cooperation with Moscow, while recognizing that such investments would be long-term in nature and carried out under demanding and often complex conditions.