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US tells Russia sanctions relief will wait until war in Ukraine ends
Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that U.S. sanctions pressure on Russia will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.
By Editorial Team — September 1, 2026

Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that U.S. sanctions pressure on Russia will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.

President Zelensky’s Washington visit coincides with a Senate vote on expanded sanctions against Russia, encompassing broader Middle East implications and diplomatic efforts.

Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s expanded sanctions on Russia, citing risks to its economy and opposing restrictions on the Russian Orthodox Patriarch.