US EditionBessent Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ for Further Sanctions Against Russia as Ukraine War Continues
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that severe sanctions remain a key strategy as Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine despite peace talks, with all options under review this week.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on September 1, 2025, that all options, including new sanctions, remain on the table against Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war.
- This comes after the August 2025 Alaska Summit, where President Trump set a fortnight-long timeframe for Russia to demonstrate commitment to advancing peace efforts, a period that passed without any noticeable developments.
- President Putin has increased bombing in Ukraine despite recent talks, prompting warnings from officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio that new sanctions would end peace negotiations.
- On August 17, Rubio cautioned that imposing additional sanctions at this stage would immediately bring the negotiations to a halt, underscoring rising tensions.
- With no peace progress, officials expect continued conflict and casualties, while the Trump administration weighs sanctions but has not ruled out walking away from negotiations.
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The head of the United States Ministry of Finance said that "all options are on the table" for further sanctions against Russia, and according to Scott Bessent, Donald Trump will be studying options this week.
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent stated that all options are on the table regarding the potential sanctions against Moscow, due to ongoing bombings on Ukraine. Bessent drew attention to Russia's "josnic" attacks on Ukraine and said Vladimir Putin did exactly what he agreed to meet with Donald Trump in August, reports TVPWorld.
Trump Russia Sanctions Warning: “All Options on the Table”
In a Fox Business interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that the Trump administration is prepared to impose new sanctions on Russia amid a renewed Russian bombing campaign in Ukraine. He emphasized, “all options are on the table,” suggesting readiness to escalate economic pressure unless President Putin alters his conduct. This comes despite recent diplomatic overtures, including a high-level meeting in Anchorage and a follow-up…
Bessent: All Options Open On Russia Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that “all options are on the table” for further sanctions on Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on. Speaking to Fox News, Bessent accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of escalating bombing attacks despite signaling interest in peace during recent meetings with President Donald Trump. “With President Trump, all options are on the table, and we’ll be examining those very closely this week,” Bessent …
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