Back to briefingOn watchGermanyFinancial marketsAug 29, 2026, 7:20 PMRussian-American heads Trump's planned Caucasus trade routeA Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Who is Konstantin Sokolov, and what role does he play?Read original sourceToday's stories