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The Trump administration is considering offering Russia sanctions relief in exchange for releasing imprisoned Americans, dissidents and journalists, potentially opening the door to U.S.-Russia business deals before the Ukraine war ends, The Atlantic reports. Trump has approved exploring the strategy, which could eventually include deals involving Russian oil and other commodities. Officials are also considering U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi next month aimed at halting attacks on energy infrastructure.