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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant underscores the urgency of this economic confrontation, asserting that joint sanctions could collapse Russia’s economy and pressure Putin to negotiate. However, the challenge remains formidable given Europe's dependence on Russian energy, which Moscow continues to leverage as a geopolitical tool.
Trump also plans to speak with Putin soon, he indicated, amid growing tensions over Russia’s military advances and Ukraine’s deteriorating situation. Ultimately, the U.S. and its allies face a race against time—balancing military support for Ukraine with economic measures designed to cripple Russia’s war machine.