Neil Freiman

Shell-shocked European leaders gathered on Sunday to craft a plan to provide security for Ukraine, against Russia as the US's support for Kyiv appears to have reached a low point under the Trump administration.

Shell-shocked European leaders gathered on Sunday to craft a plan to provide security for Ukraine, against Russia as the US's support for Kyiv appears to have reached a low point under the Trump administration.

Declaring, we are at a crossroads in history, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country and France formed a coalition of the willing that would boost military spending and put boots on the ground to defend Ukraine in the event of a pause in fighting.

Declaring, we are at a crossroads in history, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country and France formed a coalition of the willing that would boost military spending and put boots on the ground to defend Ukraine in the event of a pause in fighting.

Declaring, we are at a crossroads in history, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country and France formed a coalition of the willing that would boost military spending and put boots on the ground to defend Ukraine in the event of a pause in fighting.

Meanwhile, in the US, while Trump's team is lambasting Ukraine, they appear to be warming up to Russia as they work together on a ceasefire deal that sidelines Europe. And this sudden thawing of an icy relationship raises an interesting question. Would American companies that pulled out of Russia when it invaded three years ago return? Trump and his top lieutenants seem to be hoping so.

Meanwhile, in the US, while Trump's team is lambasting Ukraine, they appear to be warming up to Russia as they work together on a ceasefire deal that sidelines Europe. And this sudden thawing of an icy relationship raises an interesting question. Would American companies that pulled out of Russia when it invaded three years ago return? Trump and his top lieutenants seem to be hoping so.

Meanwhile, in the US, while Trump's team is lambasting Ukraine, they appear to be warming up to Russia as they work together on a ceasefire deal that sidelines Europe. And this sudden thawing of an icy relationship raises an interesting question. Would American companies that pulled out of Russia when it invaded three years ago return? Trump and his top lieutenants seem to be hoping so.

A week ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio hyped up the, quote, pretty unique, potentially historic economic partnerships between U.S. companies and Russia. Trump himself said, it's a great thing if we settle this. It's great for Russia, too, because we could do deals there. Russian President Vladimir Putin also welcomed the idea, saying he'd be open to cooperation with U.S. companies.

A week ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio hyped up the, quote, pretty unique, potentially historic economic partnerships between U.S. companies and Russia. Trump himself said, it's a great thing if we settle this. It's great for Russia, too, because we could do deals there. Russian President Vladimir Putin also welcomed the idea, saying he'd be open to cooperation with U.S. companies.

A week ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio hyped up the, quote, pretty unique, potentially historic economic partnerships between U.S. companies and Russia. Trump himself said, it's a great thing if we settle this. It's great for Russia, too, because we could do deals there. Russian President Vladimir Putin also welcomed the idea, saying he'd be open to cooperation with U.S. companies.

Toby, this would be a stunning reversal. More than 1,000 multinational corporations scampered out of Russia in 2022, and Western countries have placed heavy economic sanctions on business dealings in Russia. Would American CEOs consider going back?

Toby, this would be a stunning reversal. More than 1,000 multinational corporations scampered out of Russia in 2022, and Western countries have placed heavy economic sanctions on business dealings in Russia. Would American CEOs consider going back?

Toby, this would be a stunning reversal. More than 1,000 multinational corporations scampered out of Russia in 2022, and Western countries have placed heavy economic sanctions on business dealings in Russia. Would American CEOs consider going back?

Most of those companies that left were doing, you know, about 1% of their global revenue in Russia before the war. I think the biggest one that I can think of is McDonald's, which had 9% of its global revenue in Ukraine and Russia. McDonald's severed ties. So did so many, you know, American brands that pulled out. So they weren't doing a ton of business in Russia beforehand.

Most of those companies that left were doing, you know, about 1% of their global revenue in Russia before the war. I think the biggest one that I can think of is McDonald's, which had 9% of its global revenue in Ukraine and Russia. McDonald's severed ties. So did so many, you know, American brands that pulled out. So they weren't doing a ton of business in Russia beforehand.

Most of those companies that left were doing, you know, about 1% of their global revenue in Russia before the war. I think the biggest one that I can think of is McDonald's, which had 9% of its global revenue in Ukraine and Russia. McDonald's severed ties. So did so many, you know, American brands that pulled out. So they weren't doing a ton of business in Russia beforehand.

Now that the economy, you know, is... soaring inflation and interest rates are at 21%. It does not appear like, yeah, they're going to be rushing back. There could be opportunities for the energy industry, as you mentioned, to go. And they were the biggest multinational players in Russia even before the war started. And there are reports out from the

Now that the economy, you know, is... soaring inflation and interest rates are at 21%. It does not appear like, yeah, they're going to be rushing back. There could be opportunities for the energy industry, as you mentioned, to go. And they were the biggest multinational players in Russia even before the war started. And there are reports out from the

Now that the economy, you know, is... soaring inflation and interest rates are at 21%. It does not appear like, yeah, they're going to be rushing back. There could be opportunities for the energy industry, as you mentioned, to go. And they were the biggest multinational players in Russia even before the war started. And there are reports out from the