Bessent tells Russia it won't get economic relief until it ends Ukraine war
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow were possible, as long as the war in Ukraine continues, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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What happened
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow were possible, as long as the war in Ukraine continues, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Bessent tells Russia it won't get economic relief until it ends Ukraine war?
- Which source closest to the event can confirm the central detail?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?