
US Official Tells Russia Sanctions Will Remain Until Ukraine War Ends
American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent informed his Russian counterpart that Washington will not lift economic sanctions until the conflict in Ukraine concludes. The firm stance drew objections during a G20 finance ministers' meeting where European officials largely avoided engaging with the Russian delegation.
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Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says - Reuters
Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says Reuters
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Read full article →U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Siluanov met at the G20 to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. Sources say they also talked about doing business again.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, according to Fox Business correspondent Edward Lawrence, NBC correspondent Julie Tsirkin, and CNBC correspondent Megan Cassella.
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