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PoliticsUS Treasury secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to ‘be careful’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rejected claims that Washington’s recent actions favored Russia and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be careful with his statements. Bessent said the Trump administration waived sanctions that had not taken effect rather than lifting them.

US politicsRussia sanctionsScott BessentUkraine

TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-18 21:09Original

US Treasury secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to ‘be careful’
US Treasury secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to ‘be careful’Politics