Russia could win some relief from U.S. sanctions based on its willingness to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg Television in an interview on Thursday.

Sanctions relief for Russia could be on the table, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Bloomberg Television, a remark that feeds European fears that the US may walk away from its support for Ukraine. He said the US is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties based on Moscow’s willingness to negotiate a peace deal.

Asked if sanctions could be eased depending on negotiations progress, Bessent responded: 'That'd be a very good characterization' - Anadolu Ajansı