US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia
Share this @internewscast.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and European officials convened at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday evening to deliberate various economic pressures on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil imports, as reported by a source familiar with the meeting to The Associated Press.

According to the source, who requested anonymity to discuss the meeting, U.S. officials stressed to their European counterparts that President Donald Trump is prepared to take significant measures to cease the war but expects complete cooperation from European allies in whatever actions are undertaken.

The meeting, which lasted under two hours, addressed tariff actions, the necessity for collective action in regard to sanctions, and managing Russian sovereign assets still largely immobilized in Europe, among other issues.

Officials from the Treasury Department, including Secretary Scott Bessent, as well as representatives from the White House, State Department, and U.S. Trade Representative, participated in Monday’s discussions. The European team included staff specializing in energy, sanctions, financial services, and trade.

The officials are set to meet again Tuesday.

This meeting follows Trump’s attempt to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the 3 1/2-year conflict. Trump held a summit with Putin last month in Alaska.

It also comes after a Trump-imposed deadline, set in August, for the Kremlin to end its invasion has since passed.

Trump mentioned on Sunday that he anticipates speaking with Putin in the upcoming days and acknowledged that resolving the conflict has been more challenging than he initially thought.

“I believe we’re going to get it settled,” Trump told reporters. “I have confidence we’re going to get it done.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Economics Expert Analyzes Local Impact of US-Iran Tensions as Gas Prices Surge

As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate into their fourth…

Breaking News: Federal Jury Convicts Sean Williams in High-Stakes NC Drug Trafficking Case

In Asheville, North Carolina, a federal jury swiftly reached a verdict in…

New Mexico Legal Battle Shines Light on Video Testimonies from Meta’s Top Brass

SANTA FE, N.M. – In a significant legal development, prosecutors in New…

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Unveils Plans for Infrastructure Enhancements

In a significant development for veterans’ healthcare, the James H. Quillen VA…

Meet Erica Gardner: Transforming Education at D-B Excel High School – An Inspiring Educator’s Journey

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Erica Gardner, a dedicated math instructor at D-B…

Iranian Attacks on Amazon Data Centers Expose Critical Flaws in Tech Industry’s Disaster Readiness

LONDON – Recent Iranian drone strikes have inflicted damage on three Amazon…

Florida House Unanimously Passes Landmark Bill to Combat Child Flashing: What You Need to Know

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A significant new legislative measure has gained unanimous approval…

Middle East Flights Disrupted: Essential Travel Updates Amid Iran Conflict

NEW YORK – The collaborative military efforts of the U.S. and Israel…

Search Continues for 26 Missing Doctors Without Borders Staff in South Sudan Following Recent Attacks

NAIROBI – A distressing situation unfolds as over 25 members of Doctors…

Texas Voter Chaos: Primary Rule Changes Spark Confusion and Rejections in Two Counties

On Tuesday, voters in two of Texas’s largest counties faced significant hurdles…