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Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal
The Hill·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that President Trump did not provide Russia with sanctions relief by waiving sanctions set to take effect soon, after signing off on a deal allowing Russia to permit diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace. NBC News's Kristen Welker pressed Bessent on the matter.
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