Most ownership in US-Russia oil deal to go to Middle East funds - NYT
- A majority stake in a proposed multibillion-dollar Russian oil deal would go to a group of Middle Eastern investors, including some with business ties to US negotiators.
- The Trump administration argues that the proposed deal would support US foreign policy interests and help lower energy prices.
- However, most of the ownership would go to Middle Eastern investors, including some with business ties to key US officials involved in the negotiations, according to people familiar with the talks.