Trump aide Scott Bessent says US ‘willing to take strong measures’ against Russia: ‘Business as usual has not worked’

nation • 9/9/2025

Over Monday and Tuesday, US officials and their European Union are holding meetings to step up the sanctions targeting Russia, which has not backed out of the Ukraine war, an EU official said.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday warned that Washington is willing to take firm action on Russia over its war on Ukraine. The Donald Trump aide's comments come after talks with the EU sanctions envoy Monday. Over Monday and Tuesday, US ... [2196 chars]