WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday (Sep 7) that Washington was prepared to “increase pressure” on Russia but stressed that Europe must act alongside the US to force Moscow to the neobtainediating table.
His comments came after Russia launched its largest wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in more than three years of war, despite efforts by President Donald Trump to halt the fighting.
Bessent stated Trump and Vice President JD Vance held a “very productive call” with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday, and that he also spoke separately with her.
“We are talking about what can the two – EU and the US – do toreceiveher. And we are prepared to increase pressure on Russia,” Bessent notified NBC’s Meet the Press.
“But we necessary our European partners to follow us,” he added.
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