Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal

A politics story from the U.S., reported by The Hill.

Politics · the U.S. · October 18, 2026

From The Hill

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said President Trump did not provide Russia with sanctions relief by waiving sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon, after signing off on a deal that allows Russia to permit diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace.

Reported by The Hill, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at The Hill →

More politics from the U.S.

Mike Turner calls for investigation into Ukraine’s loss of Starlink access · The Hill
Mass. GOP candidate for lieutenant governor suspends campaign after arrest, OUI charge · The Hill
Israeli filmmakers bring counter ‘NAZA’ programming to Capitol Hill · The Hill
Rivals pile on Beshear over his resistance to Latinos' push for Texas funds · Axios
Elizabeth Holmes documentary draws 2,000 sold-out shows in limited release · The Hill
El-Sayed criticizes implications of ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ question · The Hill
US Chamber of Commerce endorses Paxton over Talarico · The Hill
With Ken Paxton’s race faltering, GOP looks for someone to blame · The Hill

All politics →

Open HeyHomees →