Trump Eyes Lifting Russia Sanctions on Putin's 'Slush Fund'

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), sanctioned by the US Treasury as a "slush fund for President Vladimir Putin," could see sanctions lifted under a potential Trump administration. These sanctions were imposed four days after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, targeting the Kremlin's financial resources. Such a move could significantly alter geopolitical risk perceptions and global market dynamics, potentially influencing crude oil prices, the US dollar, and safe-haven assets like gold and silver in Pakistan.

بحوالہ / Source: oilprice.com