Russia confirms $12 trillion pitch to Trump tied to Ukraine deal — White House stays silent on proposals

 On February 13, 2026, Russia confirmed the existence of a significant economic proposal called the "Dmitriev package," which relates to a potential U. S.-Russia economic cooperation deal linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This confirmation follows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's disclosure of the proposal's estimated worth of $12 trillion.

1. The Dmitriev Package: President Zelensky revealed that intelligence indicated a substantial economic collaboration framework, which includes various sectors that could benefit both Russia and the U. S.

2. U. S. Response: The White House has refrained from explicitly acknowledging the proposal despite inquiries. This silence raises questions about the U. S. stance on the matter.

3. Economic Goals: According to reports, Russia seeks an economic partnership that includes regaining access to dollar transactions, which has been restricted due to U. S. sanctions. This includes:

• Long-term contracts for U. S. aircraft to modernize Russia’s commercial fleet.

• Joint ventures for oil extraction and liquefied natural gas production.

• Cooperation in nuclear energy and mining of essential metals.

4. Kremlin’s Position: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indirectly acknowledged the proposals, suggesting they arise from mutual economic interests. He emphasized ongoing cooperation interests between businesses from both nations.

5. Political Sensitivity: Russia's push for dollar transactions seems contradictory to its previous rhetoric criticizing U. S. dollar dominance. This marks a revision from its policy advocating "de-dollarization" aimed at reducing dependency on the U. S. dollar.

6. Use of Ukraine: The Dmitriev package ties economic proposals to political demands regarding Ukraine. Russia aims to leverage the Ukraine conflict for economic concessions from the U. S.

The discussions surrounding the Dmitriev package signify Russia's strategic approach to use the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as leverage for substantial economic negotiations with the United States. As the situation develops, the responses from both the U. S. and Ukraine will shape the future of these proposals. 

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