Russia Seeks to Buy Boeing Planes Using Frozen Assets After Ukraine Ceasefire, Says Bloomberg

Russia has reportedly shown interest in purchasing Boeing aircraft using its frozen sovereign assets, as part of broader discussions with the United States that could follow a ceasefire in Ukraine.

According to Bloomberg on April 16, which cited a source familiar with the matter in Moscow, this request is not a condition for Russia’s agreement to a potential ceasefire. However, the source noted that Russia understands such a transaction would not be possible without a halt in hostilities.

The idea of allowing aircraft purchases may become part of a larger conversation about easing certain sanctions if a ceasefire is reached, the report suggests.

Responding to the report, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said: “The US will not discuss any economic arrangements until a ceasefire has been achieved.”

Following the report, Boeing’s shares saw a dip, Bloomberg noted.

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Boeing suspended all operations in the country, including the closure of a major engineering center.

Previously, it was reported that Russia has requested the United States to unblock $500 million worth of aircraft parts that were purchased by Moscow.

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