Treasury’s Bessent Warns Trump-Putin Talks Could Toughen Russia Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Donald Trump will enter his forthcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin warning that “all options are on the table,” including the possibility of tightening sanctions or imposing additional secondary tariffs if the talks falter. Bessent added that penalties could also be eased should negotiations make progress, indicating that any changes might be implemented on a defined timeline. She urged European partners to align with Washington to increase leverage over Moscow.