
As Kyiv is bombed, John Coale, Donald Trump's former lawyer, is said to be pushing forward stalled negotiations between Washington and Moscow, seeking a Belarus-style economic deal, against Ukraine's wishes.
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The article reports on negotiations between Washington and Moscow while Kyiv is bombed. John Coale, Donald Trump's former lawyer, is said to play a role and is aiming for an economic deal based on the Belarusian model.
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Media report on negotiations between Washington and Moscow While Kyiv is being bombed, Trump's ex-lawyer is planning oil deals with Moscow
John Coale is apparently supposed to advance the stalled talks with the Kremlin. With an economic deal based on the Belarusian model, against the will of Ukraine.
By Anastasia Trenkler
October 7, 2026, 10:33 p.m
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John Coale is being tried to advance negotiations between Washington and Moscow.
Likely · Within weeks
An economic deal based on the Belarusian model is being sought.
Possible · Within months

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