US Signals Preparedness for Stronger Action on Russia
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is prepared to take “strong measures” against Russia over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He stressed that such steps would only be effective with full cooperation from European allies.
“All Options Are on the Table”
Bessent noted that “business as usual has not worked,” confirming that Washington is weighing further sanctions and tariffs. The remarks came during high-level meetings in Washington with European officials, aimed at coordinating a united strategy.
Strategy Aims to Pressure Russia Toward Peace
The push for coordinated economic pressure highlights U.S. efforts to combine sanctions with diplomacy to compel Moscow toward negotiations. Officials said the joint approach is intended to strengthen deterrence while supporting Ukraine’s push for peace.
