Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump did not give Russia any relief from sanctions after approving a deal that allows Russian diesel to enter the U.S. and global markets. The deal did not change or remove any planned sanctions against Russia.Key Facts
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke on Sunday about sanctions involving Russia.
- President Donald Trump approved a deal permitting Russian diesel fuel to enter the U.S. market.
- The deal did not include any waiver or relief from upcoming sanctions on Russia.
- NBC News’s Kristen Welker questioned Bessent about the details of this situation on “Meet the Press.”
- The U.S. sanctions against Russia are still set to take effect as planned despite the diesel deal.
- The diesel deal allows Russian fuel to be sold internationally, including in the U.S.
- Bessent clarified that approving the diesel deal does not mean the U.S. eased any sanctions.
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