Scott Bessent

Nation
Ukraine, U.S. in high-stakes talks over $350 billion in occupied mineral wealth
Ukraine and the United States are continuing negotiations on mineral resources, Andrii Yermak said at the Ukraine. Year 2025 forum on Feb. 23, confirming that he and Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko were heading to the next round of talks with U.S. partners.
23 February 2025, 08:24 PM
Russian war
US may adjust Russia sanctions based on peace negotiations
The issue of easing sanctions on Russia could be discussed in upcoming negotiations over the war in Ukraine, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking on Feb. 20, Bessent said the United States is prepared to either strengthen or ease sanctions, depending on Russia’s willingness to engage in meaningful peace talks, Bloomberg reported.
20 February 2025, 06:22 PM
Nation
US asked for 50% of Ukraine’s minerals—Zelenskyy declined
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined a proposal from a U.S. congressional delegation to sign a memorandum that would have given the United States a 50% stake in all future mineral reserves in Ukraine, The Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin reported on X on Feb. 14,
15 February 2025, 01:29 PM

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