Coverage dated October 18, 2026

US Treasury Secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to 'be careful'

Headline from The Kyiv Independent

Trump appointee Scott Bessent insisted that no sanctions against Russia had been lifted — they had merely been waived.

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    US Treasury Secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to 'be careful' (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Trump appointee Scott Bessent insisted that no sanctions against Russia had been lifted — they had merely been waived.

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