Trump will strengthen sanctions against Russia without hesitation if it gives him an advantage - US Treasury Secretary

US President Donald Trump will not hesitate to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation if it gives him an advantage in negotiations with the Kremlin. This was stated on Fox News by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reports UNN.

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At the same time, he did not rule out that the US restrictive measures against the Russian Federation would be weakened.

The strengthening or weakening of sanctions will depend on the next steps of the Russian leadership. President Trump, I think, will not hesitate to strengthen sanctions if it gives him an advantage in negotiations," Bessent said.

The US Treasury Secretary also commented on the demands for easing restrictive measures that Russia has put forward in the context of negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to him, they are "under consideration."

As you know, earlier Scott Bessent has repeatedly stated that he considers it technically possible to both strengthen and weaken US sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Recall

The withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine will be one of the main conditions for the cancellation or amendment of EU sanctions against Russia, the European Commission spokesman said on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Kremlin stated that the United States agreed to help lift a number of Western sanctions and restrictions on Russian food, fertilizers and shipping companies as a prerequisite for a Black Sea security agreement.

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