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Trump sees Crimea as ‘international resort’
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia as part of a plan to transform Crimea into a major international resort, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh has reported, citing a White House official.
Since taking office in January, Trump has pursued direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. His administration has signaled openness to recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty over Crimea and parts of the Donbass in a potential peace deal.
Crimea and Sevastopol joined Russia in 2014 following a public referendum, while the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, along with the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, followed in 2022. Ukraine continues to claim these territories and has vowed to reclaim them, but Moscow insists their status is final.
In a post on his Substack blog, Hersh reported that Trump aims to strengthen US-Russia ties through economic cooperation. His administration is considering lifting sanctions imposed since 2014 and 2022 to develop Crimea as a global tourism hub. The White House official cited in the report also suggested that similar projects could be initiated in the Donbass.
Hersh noted that Trump’s strategy differs significantly from that of his predecessor, Joe Biden, with the White House source describing the current president as an "economic winner." Trump is reportedly interested in Russia’s vast energy and natural resource assets, including oil, gas, and rare earth minerals.
Since his inauguration, Trump has shifted US policy on Russia, leading to renewed diplomatic engagements. Following a phone call with Putin in February, US and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia to discuss restoring ties and potential business collaborations after the Ukraine conflict is resolved.
On Tuesday, Trump and Putin spoke again regarding a proposed ceasefire, with Russia agreeing to a one-month pause on strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure as negotiations continue.
Since taking office in January, Trump has pursued direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict. His administration has signaled openness to recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty over Crimea and parts of the Donbass in a potential peace deal.
Crimea and Sevastopol joined Russia in 2014 following a public referendum, while the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, along with the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, followed in 2022. Ukraine continues to claim these territories and has vowed to reclaim them, but Moscow insists their status is final.
In a post on his Substack blog, Hersh reported that Trump aims to strengthen US-Russia ties through economic cooperation. His administration is considering lifting sanctions imposed since 2014 and 2022 to develop Crimea as a global tourism hub. The White House official cited in the report also suggested that similar projects could be initiated in the Donbass.
Hersh noted that Trump’s strategy differs significantly from that of his predecessor, Joe Biden, with the White House source describing the current president as an "economic winner." Trump is reportedly interested in Russia’s vast energy and natural resource assets, including oil, gas, and rare earth minerals.
Since his inauguration, Trump has shifted US policy on Russia, leading to renewed diplomatic engagements. Following a phone call with Putin in February, US and Russian delegations met in Saudi Arabia to discuss restoring ties and potential business collaborations after the Ukraine conflict is resolved.
On Tuesday, Trump and Putin spoke again regarding a proposed ceasefire, with Russia agreeing to a one-month pause on strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure as negotiations continue.
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