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US Rejects Economic Cooperation With Russia Until War Ends

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russia's finance minister that economic cooperation is impossible until the war in Ukraine ends.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow will remain impossible as long as Russia continues its war against Ukraine. [1] Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated on 2026-09-01 that there are currently no concrete details regarding the activation of US mediation efforts in Ukraine. [2] The US Mint launched a $1 coin featuring the portrait of President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. [3] Bessent made clear that no economic relief or agreements on other issues would be possible 'until the war is over,' the person said. [4] The Treasury secretary also pushed for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's approach. [5] The two officials met on August 31 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Asheville, marking the first time Russia's finance minister has attended the gathering in person since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. [6] On 2026-09-01, the TASS news agency reported based on a source that the United States is activating mediation efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. [7] Peskov specified that the US mediation efforts involve Steve Witkoff, the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the US President. [8] The coin features President Donald Trump in a suit with the word 'Liberty' and the dates '1776-2026' on the obverse side. [9] The launch of the coin is accompanied by legal discussions regarding the 1866 Thayer Amendment, which prohibits the portrait of a living person on US coins and currency. [10] According to the TASS report, US representatives have already conducted telephone contacts with the Ukrainian side. [11]
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  1. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow will remain impossible as long as Russia continues its war against Ukraine. · The Kyiv Independent
  2. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated on 2026-09-01 that there are currently no concrete details regarding the activation of US mediation efforts in Ukraine. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. The US Mint launched a $1 coin featuring the portrait of President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. · Portafolio
  4. Bessent made clear that no economic relief or agreements on other issues would be possible 'until the war is over,' the person said. · The Kyiv Independent
  5. The Treasury secretary also pushed for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's approach. · The Kyiv Independent
  6. The two officials met on August 31 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Asheville, marking the first time Russia's finance minister has attended the gathering in person since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. · The Kyiv Independent
  7. On 2026-09-01, the TASS news agency reported based on a source that the United States is activating mediation efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Peskov specified that the US mediation efforts involve Steve Witkoff, the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine, and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the US President. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. The coin features President Donald Trump in a suit with the word 'Liberty' and the dates '1776-2026' on the obverse side. · Portafolio
  10. The launch of the coin is accompanied by legal discussions regarding the 1866 Thayer Amendment, which prohibits the portrait of a living person on US coins and currency. · Portafolio
  11. According to the TASS report, US representatives have already conducted telephone contacts with the Ukrainian side. · Lenta.ruRussia
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