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US Treasury's Bessent says Russia could win sanctions relief in war talks
Russia could win some relief from U.S. sanctions based on its willingness to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg Television in an interview on Thursday.
US’s Bessent Floats Russian Sanctions Relief
Sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Bloomberg Television, a remark that feeds European fears that the US may walk away from its support for Ukraine. He said the US is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties based on Moscow’s willingness to negotiate a peace deal.
US Treasury chief signals possible sanctions relief for Russia
Asked if sanctions could be eased depending on negotiations progress, Bessent responded: 'That'd be a very good characterization' - Anadolu Ajansı
US may ease Russia sanctions if Moscow agrees to Ukraine peace talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg Television on Thursday that Russia’s willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine could lead to Washington easing some sanctions. Bessent further stated that he would be urging China to rebalance its economy towards increased consumer spending in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart on
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US could adjust Russia sanctions over Ukraine talks: US Treasury chief
WASHINGTON: The United States is prepared to tighten or loosen sanctions against Russia depending on the outcome of Ukraine peace talks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested on Thursday (Feb 20).
US-RUSSIA: Bessent-US Ready To Ramp Up Or Wind Down Sanctions
Speaking to Bloomberg TV, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says "If we need to, [we] will take off Russia sanctions", adding that the US is "ready for a ramp-up or wind down" of sanctions. His comments come as the EU is moving forward with its 16th package of sanctions on Russia.
US Puts Russian Sanctions on the Table in Ukraine War Talks
The US signaled that sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table in talks over the war in Ukraine as President Donald Trump rushes toward a deal to end the three-year conflict.
'US could adjust Russia sanctions over Ukraine talks'
The United States is prepared to tighten or loosen sanctions against Russia depending on the outcome of Ukraine peace talks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested on Thursday.President Donald Trump has rattled Kyiv and its European backers by opening talks with Moscow that they fear could force Ukraine to make concessions to Russia,
US may adjust Russia sanctions based on peace negotiations
Bessent also criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent comments that former U.S. President Donald Trump is misinformed about the war, calling them “inappropriate” and arguing they created “daylight” in U.
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