If sanctions were lifted on Usmanov tomorrow, do we think Moshiri would still want to sell the club?
I think he would pause the sale "process" in that scenario and re-assess.
A Trump presidency may bring the prospect of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine closer. Not going to comment on the political or moral elements to that, just in my view some forced resolution on Ukraine is more likely under Trump. I don't think the reconciliation of Russia in a business and economic context, at least, would be much of an issue.
In that scenario lifting of sanctions would have to be on the table. It must surely be something which is being considered given the proximity of the US election and he is probably very unlikely to sell in the next few months anyway.
Even if all that unfolded we still need Moshiri out. He has proven beyond doubt that he is incapable of running a football club. Short of basking in the light of the new stadium, and that will wear off, there can't be much more left in it for him longer-term.
I do think he wants to stay until he can recoup more of his/their cash back though. We'll have an answer on the election at least in mere weeks.
