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Russian company Novatek secretly funded a multi-billion dollar gas project in the U.S., raising concerns about sanctions violations. This funding was revealed during negotiations between the White House and the Kremlin regarding the Ukraine war. Polar LNG, an American firm, received undisclosed financial support from Novatek, which is under U.S. sanctions since the Ukraine invasion began in 2022. Former Polar LNG CEO John Riddle resigned after discovering the hidden ties with Novatek and reported the situation to Trump administration officials. The dealings between Novatek and Polar LNG may undermine U.S. interests in Arctic gas commercialization. Recent discussions between U.S. emissaries and Putin included potential agreements on energy projects, amidst increasing Russian attacks on Ukraine and a perceived withdrawal of U.S. support for Kyiv.