Scott Bessent

Bessent accuses Zelenskyy’s circle of bad advice over minerals' deal

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to sign a proposed U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement because, in Bessent’s words, “corrupt people wouldn’t have liked it.” Bessent made the remarks during an April 4 interview with controversial American media personality Tucker Carlson, who is widely known for his pro-Russian views.

5 April 2025, 05:34 PM

US trades more with Russia than with some nations on Trump’s tariff list

US President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on Russia as trade between the two countries continues, Le Monde reported on April 3.

3 April 2025, 06:39 PM

Ukrainian delegation to discuss minerals deal in Washington this week - US Treasury Secretary

A Ukrainian delegation is expected to arrive in the USA at the end of this week or early next week to discuss the agreement on critical mineral resources, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Bloomberg on April 2.

3 April 2025, 09:02 AM

Trump threatens Russia with major sanctions over ongoing attacks on Ukraine

Russia is “absolutely pounding” Ukraine on the battlefield, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to consider imposing severe sanctions and tariffs on Moscow, he said in a post on Truth Social on March 7.

7 March 2025, 07:24 PM

Trump says he ‘heard’ about possible Zelenskyy visit to Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump claims his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “likely to visit” Washington on Feb. 28, The Washington Post reported on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 11:05 AM

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

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

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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