The United States ​is backing a rapid resumption of Russian natural ‌gas ‌exports ​to ‌Europe ⁠via pipelines ​crossing Ukraine ⁠as part of talks aimed at ⁠securing ‌an energy ceasefire ‌before ​winter, ‌the ‌Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, ‌citing US, European and ⁠Ukrainian ⁠officials. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.